get scared

phrase

: to become frightened
The children got scared and ran away.

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Don’t Handle the Raccoon The important thing is not to get scared or try to take it outside yourself, Esparza says. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Kaplan went on to say even if they aren’t severely injured, dogs can simply get scared and start running away. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Drones can fly in light rain and are much quieter, a boon for pets who get scared at the sound of fireworks. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026 Serving in the United States Navy during World War II, Santos Jimenez used to get scared when sirens would go off. — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for get scared

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“Get scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20scared. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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