as in to frighten
to strike with fear
thunderstorms have always scared her
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as in fear
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
fired over their heads in order to throw a scare into them
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Recent Examples of scare
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Don’t be scared by the low success rates, which hover just under 10 percent.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2025
All the major indices recovered from their morning scares to finish the day positive.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 16 July 2025
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Verb
However, these proved too slow to scare off wildlife.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Don’t be scared by the low success rates, which hover just under 10 percent.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Noun
Wes Craven’s era-defining Scream was a tough act to follow, thanks in large part to a sharp screenplay from Kevin Williamson, who understood how to mine humor from genre self-awareness without sacrificing scares.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2025
All the major indices recovered from their morning scares to finish the day positive.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scare
Verb
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Stink bugs tend to drop when frightened, so fill a cup with soapy water and hold it under the stink bug.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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What starts as a simple favor to keep her great-niece turns into a wild Halloween night filled with jump scares and pranks — but as usual, nothing frightens her more than bad manners and disrespect. Boo 2!—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Concerns of fear growing in migrant communities Mora said this issue runs deep for him and others who work in immigration law.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
23 July 2025
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Claims included being penalized for taking medical leave, instances of racial microaggressions and fear of retribution for raising complaints.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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The trauma of the killings left her terrified to close her eyes and sleeping in her mom’s bed for reassurance no one would harm her.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Chuck Schumer is terrified, but that's the reality of where Democrats are today.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Here are seven alternative activities to try that experts say can be just as effective: Research shows that expressive art therapy, like painting, may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and improve mood by engaging areas of the brain that promote calm.—
Noma Nazish,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Poor gut health can, in turn, exacerbate feelings of stress and anxiety.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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He remains easily startled by loud noises, avoids direct eye contact, and is wary of new visitors.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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The formidable climb of YouTube in audience and influence has indeed startled the pop culture universe.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
17 July 2025
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While this may seem obvious, logic often falls apart during moments of panic.—
Amy Shoenthal,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The scary moment was met by immense panic among passengers.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
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“Scare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scare. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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