scaring

[skɛrɪŋ]

scaring Definition

• 1. the act of causing fear or alarm
• 2. the process of healing after an injury by forming a scar

Using scaring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scaring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The scaring sound of the thunderstorm kept me awake all night.

• Example

  The scaring experience left her traumatized for months.

• Example

  The scaring on his face was a constant reminder of the accident.

scaring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scaring

• frightening
• terrifying
• intimidating
• daunting
• healing

Antonyms for scaring

• comforting
• reassuring

Phrases with scaring

• scaring someone out of their wits

  to frighten someone very badly

  Example

  The sudden appearance of the ghost scared him out of his wits.

• scaring up something

  to find or obtain something with difficulty

  Example

  I managed to scare up some food for the party at the last minute.

• scaring the daylights out of someone

  to frighten someone very badly

  Example

  The loud explosion scared the daylights out of everyone in the room.

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Summary: scaring in Brief

The term 'scaring' [skɛrɪŋ] refers to the act of causing fear or alarm, as in 'The scaring sound of the thunderstorm kept me awake all night.' It can also refer to the process of healing after an injury by forming a scar. Phrases like 'scaring someone out of their wits' and 'scaring up something' are commonly used. 'Scaring' is often used in formal contexts to describe frightening or intimidating situations.