Scare

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA minor fright.

"Johnny had a bad scare last night."

2.NounA cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.

"a food-poisoning scare"

3.NounA device or object used to frighten.

4.VerbTo frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

"Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?"

5.Verb(To be able) to be scared.

"I don't scare easily."

6.Adjectivelean; scanty

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