Scare ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scare ( verb )

1. Cause (someone) to feel afraid or alarmed.
2. Cause (an animal) to run away.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french escarer, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The loud noise scared the children.
2. She was scared by the sudden movement.
3. The storm scared the animals out of their hiding place.
4. The dog was scared by the thunder.
5. The horror movie scared her so much that she couldn't sleep.

(As a noun)

Scare ( noun )

1. Cause (someone) to feel afraid or alarmed.
2. Cause (an animal) to run away.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french escarer, of unknown origin.

Examples:

1. The loud noise scared the children.
2. She was scared by the sudden movement.
3. The storm scared the animals out of their hiding place.
4. The dog was scared by the thunder.
5. The horror movie scared her so much that she couldn't sleep.