Meaning & Definition of word "Scare"
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Scare
/skɛr/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of fear, or a sudden alarm.
- Example: The scare she got from the horror movie stayed with her for hours.
- 2. an event or experience that causes fright or alarm.
- Example: The earthquake was quite a scare for the residents of the city.
- 3. a situation that creates a sense of urgency or concern.
- Example: The recent security scare prompted increased safety measures at the venue.
verb:
- 1. to cause (someone) to feel sudden fear.
- Example: The loud noise in the middle of the night scared me.
- 2. to frighten or alarm someone intentionally.
- Example: He tried to scare his friends by pretending to be a ghost.
- 3. to cause someone to become frightened or anxious.
- Example: The thought of an upcoming exam began to scare her.
Etymology
Middle English scaren, of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
scare off:
to drive away or deter someone or something by instilling fear.
scare tactics:
a strategy used to frighten someone into action or compliance.
scare the hell out of:
to frighten someone very badly.
Related Words
fear:
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous.
terror:
extreme fear.
fright:
a sudden intense fear.
Slang Meanings of scare
Meaning: to scare the bejesus out of someone
Example Sentence: The jump scare in that movie scared the bejesus out of me.
Meaning: to scare the crap out of someone
Example Sentence: The surprise party really scared the crap out of her.