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Meaning of Scare
The primary meaning of the word "scare" is to cause someone to feel frightened or worried.
Definitions
- To cause someone to feel frightened or worried
- To drive or force someone away by frightening them
- A sudden feeling of fear, or something that causes this feeling
Etymology of Scare
The word "scare" originated from Old Norse "skirra", meaning to frighten or terrify, and has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of causing fear or alarm.
Example Uses
- The loud noise scared me and I jumped out of my seat.
- The thought of public speaking scares her.
- The movie was so scary that it gave me nightmares.
- The scare about the virus outbreak led to a shortage of face masks.