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scare

scare

 
 
pronunciation:
sker
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: scares, scaring, scared
definition 1: to frighten.
Your screaming scared me.
 
synonyms:
frighten, spook, startle
antonyms:
calm
similar words:
alarm, appall, chill, disturb, panic, surprise, terrify
definition 2: to become filled with fear.
My sister doesn't scare easily.
similar words:
start, startle
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a feeling of fear.
You gave us a bad scare when you ran away.
synonyms:
alarm, fear, fright
definition 2: a period or state of fear or panic.
School was closed because of a bomb scare.
synonyms:
panic
Word Builder: scare +
  • scared:
    feeling fright.
  • scary:
    causing fear.
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