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scare

[sker]

scare Definition

  • 1to cause fear or frighten someone
  • 2to become frightened

Using scare: Examples

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

  • Example

    The loud noise scared the children.

  • Example

    I was scared by the horror movie.

  • Example

    The dog is easily scared by thunderstorms.

scare Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scare

Antonyms for scare

Phrases with scare

  • scare away/off

    to cause someone or something to go away or avoid a situation because of fear

    Example

    The barking dog scared away the burglars.

  • scare up

    to find or obtain something with difficulty

    Example

    I'll try to scare up some extra chairs for the party.

  • scare tactics

    the use of fear to influence people's opinions or actions

    Example

    The politician's campaign relied heavily on scare tactics to win votes.

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Summary: scare in Brief

The verb 'scare' [sker] means to cause fear or become frightened. It can be used in various contexts, such as scaring children with loud noises or being scared by a horror movie. The phrase 'scare away/off' means to cause someone or something to avoid a situation due to fear, while 'scare up' means to find or obtain something with difficulty. 'Scare tactics' refers to the use of fear to influence people's opinions or actions.

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