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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Corey Feldman has received a reassuring clean bill of health after his mid-flight health scare.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
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Verb
The tumbles and trust falls might start to scare you, but this is hardly these clowns’ first rodeo.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 14 June 2026
But she was saved by three bystanders who yelled out, scaring him off and chasing him through the park, sources said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Noun
Thankfully, Leviticus has a good grasp on how to leverage this conceit for scares and to score points about the insidiousness of mistaking hatred for salvation.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026
Corey Feldman has received a reassuring clean bill of health after his mid-flight health scare.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scare
Verb
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But her outbursts frightened the children too.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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What frightened me most was what might happen to my children.—
Monica Rodriguez-Aguilera,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Throughout the whole battle, that’s when fear really sets in for Jace.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The safety is what unlocks the willingness to be terrified, and the terror is where the thrill lives.—
Dr. Marcus Collins,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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They were terrified of that song.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
Noun
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As burnout, anxiety and digital overload continue to climb, many are discovering that recovery requires doing less—not more.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In a neighborhood sometimes marked by gangs and violence, and in a time of heightened anxiety over immigration enforcement, the Fiesta Back of the Yards acts as a beacon of light, offering food, social services, music and fun in a safe environment.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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While the cameras were rolling, Spielberg would stand just out of frame with two wooden bats, banging them together to startle her.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
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To his luck, the sound finally startled the bear and sent it running.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
Noun
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With the rise of tablets and tech worldwide, toys have begun to become obsolete, causing mass panic among toys.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Brokers often list speculative tickets for those tours before an on-sale even starts, hoping some more desperate fans will buy in a panic.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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“Scare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scare. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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