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Definitions

scare

[skair] / skɛər /
NOUN
frightened state
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm panic shock
STRONG
alert fright start terror
Antonyms
STRONGEST
confidence security
WEAK
calmness comfort ease
VERB
frighten someone
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alarm awe daunt dismay intimidate paralyze petrify shock startle terrify terrorize
STRONG
affright chill freeze panic spook
WEAK
give a fright give a turn scare silly scare stiff scare the pants off shake up strike terror in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
assist assure calm comfort encourage expect help incite please soothe stimulate
STRONG
heat
WEAK
reassure

Example Sentences

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While that bear market may scare off investors, CoinShares’ funds have held up well.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic’s was the second injury scare the Lakers weathered in the game that was supposed to be a marquee matchup between the hottest teams in the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

"You can really tell the patients who are well informed versus the women who have seen lots of scare stories. And it can be a real worry."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Even the recent DeepSeek scare resulted in a nearly 60% gain by the one-year mark.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“I hardly meant to scare you. It’s just...I was quite surprised. At one time...but that’s not important.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley