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verb

past tense of scare

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Recent Examples of scared
Adjective
More: 'Dire effects': How federal cuts at tribal colleges leave students 'scared and worried' Trump has called the protesters antisemitic and has labeled them as sympathetic to Hamas militants and as foreign policy threats. Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025 Some are scared their Social Security and Medicaid benefits will be taken away. Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025 The educator is attuned to the child and notices if a child becomes overly frustrated, sad or scared and pivots to address the child’s needs. Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Most lawyers will be too scared of retaliation to even bring lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions. Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scared
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
Adjective
  • And most importantly, surround yourself with other women who think big, talk money openly, and aren’t afraid to build serious wealth.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Will Poulter has never been afraid to get rough on screen and the same apparently applies to his work process as well.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Hearts Melt At Moment 'Shut Down' Foster Dog Decides To Trust New Family By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Animal lovers' hearts have soared at the moment a frightened foster dog chose to trust the family in her new home.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
  • That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The movie sees the revival of arch-villain Feathers McGraw, who terrified kids in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Meade, who has no family history of breast cancer, was shocked.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Reyes broke into the apartment through the fire escape, shocked relatives told The News.
    John Annese, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Patients on puberty blockers who need to transition to hormone therapy have already experienced or are fearful of interruptions to their treatment and are facing significant medical risks, according to one pediatric doctor who spoke with CNN anonymously due to threats to her safety.
    Emma Tucker, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The deal collapsed as fearful Republicans backed away.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Black is the ideal guy for the job here, screaming in agony while applying the nightmare product, and using Chester Cheetah as the alarmed straight man is inspired.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Cena's unprovoked assault, following a bizarre accusation, showcased a volatile side, prompting Jim Ross's alarmed reaction.
    Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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