Scare Definition & Meaning
scare
- noun
- sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; "panic in the stock market"; "a war scare"; "a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building"
- a sudden attack of fear
- verb
- cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"
- cause to lose courage; "dashed by the refusal"
"Scare" in song lyrics
See how scare is used in real songs:
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"I cause fear like a bomb scare"
7L & Esoteric — Def Rhymes -
"Before I grew a little bigger and I gave 'em both a scare"
Anybody Killa f/ Violent J — Down Here -
"Matilda The Gorilla used to give a big scare"
Benefit — Garbage Pail Kids
Words that rhyme with scare
Usage tips for "scare"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scare" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scare to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does scare mean?
- sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events; "panic in the stock market"; "a war scare"; "a bomb scare led them to evacuate the building" a sudden attack of fear cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her" cause to lose courage; "dashed by the refusal"
- What part of speech is scare?
- Scare is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does scare have?
- Scare has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).