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scary
01
making us feel fear
Examples
He thinks flying is scary because he's afraid of heights.
I had a scary nightmare about zombies last night.
02
easily startled or frightened, often responding to sudden events with alarm or nervousness
Examples
He 's so scary that even a slight noise makes him jump.
She gets scary around crowds, her nerves always on edge.
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