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
Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Know the signs of a scam: Fake Amazon emails often try to scare you or tempt you into clicking by using familiar tricks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
This year’s event promises 10 all-new haunted houses, spine-chilling scare zones, live shows and more.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Verb
Nolan doesn’t like it when the government charges racketeering in order to scare defendants into agreeing to a plea bargain.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
Know the signs of a scam: Fake Amazon emails often try to scare you or tempt you into clicking by using familiar tricks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2025
Noun
Forget about sonic devices, scare tactics, and pin-wheel devices.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025
This year’s event promises 10 all-new haunted houses, spine-chilling scare zones, live shows and more.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scare
Verb
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But their return has also angered and frightened livestock farmers and others in rural communities who are having to learn to live alongside these once nearly-extinct creatures.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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But on Friday night, the booms and blasts of celebratory fireworks appear to have frightened them away.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Rather than basing trades on company fundamentals or earnings outlooks, many investors appear to be reacting to market trends and peer activity — a pattern commonly associated with FOMO, or fear of missing out.—
Spriha Srivastava,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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These attempts challenge long-standing norms of academic freedom—that is, the ability of a teacher or researcher in higher education to investigate and discuss subjects without fear of political interference.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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The loud noises terrify many dogs and cats into running away — which is easier with more doors opening during parties.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The women on the ward were terrified by the sudden invasion of masked people.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Jail records from 2019 show that Ornelas suffered from depression and anxiety and had previously been placed on suicide watch.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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For example, a 2019 report by Columbia University in the City of New York highlighted how boredom is associated with issues such as risky behavior, anxiety and depression.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Your trash schedule might not be top of mind this Independence Day between going to fireworks displays, making a last-minute run to the grocery store or getting startled by loud booms.—
Eleanor Nash
July 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
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According to a crash report, a cicada flew into the driver's window, startling the driver.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Although the frustration of supporters is shared internally, there is no sense of panic — which is unlikely to pacify fans understandably impatient for additions following three successive windows without a first-XI signing.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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In a recent case, a prior beef between two people led to gunshots inside Castleton Square Mall on Dec. 23 – prompting panic and an evacuation of the center on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.—
Sarah Nelson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Scare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scare. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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