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scared

/skɛəd/ /skɛəɹd/

Meanings
verb
To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

Examples :

"Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?"
emotion mind sensation essential

Related Words

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minor noun

/ˈmaɪnɚ/

A person who is below the age of majority, consent, criminal responsibility or other adult responsibilities and accountabilities.

"It is illegal to sell weapons to minors under the age of eighteen."

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frightened verb

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

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afraid adjective

/əˈfɹeɪd/

(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

"He is afraid of death."

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scare noun

/skɛə/ /skɛɚ/

A minor fright.

"Johnny had a bad scare last night."

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feeling verb

/ˈfiːlɪŋ/ /ˈfilɪŋ/

(heading) To use or experience the sense of touch.

"The baby was feeling the soft fur of the teddy bear. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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little noun

/ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ /ˈlɪtl̩/

A small amount.

"Can I try a little of that sauce?"

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terrify verb

/ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/

To frighten greatly; to fill with terror.

"The loud thunder and lightning terrified the children during the storm. "

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thunder noun

/ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/

The loud rumbling, cracking, or crashing sound caused by expansion of rapidly heated air around a lightning bolt.

"Thunder is preceded by lightning."

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startle noun

/ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/

A sudden motion or shock caused by an unexpected alarm, surprise, or apprehension of danger.

"The loud clap of thunder was a startling. "

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when noun

/ʍɛn/ /wɛn/

The time at which something happens.

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."

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frighten verb

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."