as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
at the sight of the grizzly bear he froze, being too scared to even run away
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as in frightened
to strike with fear
thunderstorms have always scared her
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Recent Examples of scared
Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
As a result, victims feel violated, scared, and uncertain about whom to trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
All scared, terrified, cold, having probably the worst day of their life.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 July 2025
Almost overnight, parents everywhere became scared of the word, and scared of what a doctor’s needle might mean for their child.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
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Adjective
Birds and other wildlife simply weren’t scared when Spot approached them.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 10 July 2025
As a result, victims feel violated, scared, and uncertain about whom to trust.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
All scared, terrified, cold, having probably the worst day of their life.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 7 July 2025
Almost overnight, parents everywhere became scared of the word, and scared of what a doctor’s needle might mean for their child.
—Caren Zucker, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
Adjective
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The revelation helps explain why the giant snakes — which can grow to 18 feet in Florida — are not afraid to swallow creatures that are nearly equal in size, experts say.—
Mark Price
July 11,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
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Don't be afraid to talk about your fears with family members, friends, a counselor or others who can offer emotional support.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Audience noises at the NRG Stadium in Houston went from frightened gasps to applause as the descent was completed.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Things were hectic in the mall, Stain, 45, said, with lots of frightened people running to the exits.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 June 2025
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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
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My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The season 26 veto meeting when Tucker chooses not to save himself and instead saves a shocked Angela.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 July 2025
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The reason people are so shocked about all this is not many 'Christians' and even 'pastors' actually believe the Bible.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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After raids on California farms in June, some crops have been left unharvested, with farm operators fearful of more crackdowns to come.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Red flags might also include your child avoiding school or seeming fearful.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Still, Russia is genuinely alarmed at the prospect of US weapons, even defensive Patriot missile defense systems, flowing back into Ukraine.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The reactions on social media were swift and alarmed.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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