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to scare
01
to suddenly make a person or animal to feel afraid
Transitive: to scare a person or animal
Examples
The loud thunder scared the dog, causing it to hide under the bed.
02
to become afraid or startled by something
Intransitive
Examples
He scares easily when watching horror movies.
Scare
01
a sudden attack of fear
02
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
Examples
The rumor caused a scare in the village.
