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/skɛr/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a feeling of fear, or a sudden alarm.
The scare she got from the horror movie stayed with her for hours.
an event or experience that causes fright or alarm.
The earthquake was quite a scare for the residents of the city.
a situation that creates a sense of urgency or concern.
The recent security scare prompted increased safety measures at the venue.
verb
to cause (someone) to feel sudden fear.
The loud noise in the middle of the night scared me.
to frighten or alarm someone intentionally.
He tried to scare his friends by pretending to be a ghost.
to cause someone to become frightened or anxious.
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
to scare the bejesus out of someone
The jump scare in that movie scared the bejesus out of me.
to scare the crap out of someone
The surprise party really scared the crap out of her.