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scare

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of scare

to strike with fear
  • Thunderstorms have always scared her.
Synonyms of scare

alarm (also alarum), fright, frighten, horrify, panic, shock, spook, startle, terrify, terrorize
Words Related to scare

appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up

amaze, astound, awe

chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring

discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry
Phrases Synonymous with scare

give one the creeps, make one's flesh creep (or crawl)
Near Antonyms of scare

assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel
Antonyms of scare

reassure

scare

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scare

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger
  • You gave me quite a scare coming home so late.
Synonyms of scare

alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fear, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, terror, trepidation
Words Related to scare

phobia

creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies

pang, qualm, twinge

agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation

concern, dismay, worry

cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness
Near Antonyms of scare

aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence

bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor

audacity, guts, nerve

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