"Scare" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To cause someone to feel frightened, anxious, or alarmed, often suddenly or unexpectedly.
Usage Examples:
1. The horror movie scared the kids so much that they refused to sleep that night.
Verb: "scared" means to frighten or make (someone) afraid
2. The street performer will try to scare people into throwing money into his hat.
Verb: "scare" can also mean to frighten or intimidate someone in order to get something from them
3. The spider on the wall scared the cat away.
Verb: "scare" can also mean to make (an animal) go away by making a loud noise or by being threatening
4. Don't eat that spoiled food, it will scare you!
Noun: "scare" can also mean a feeling of fear or a sudden fright
5. The thought of public speaking scares me, but I'll do it anyway.
Noun: "scare" can also be used to describe something that causes fear or anxiety
Rarely or hardly. Almost not at all. Used to indicate that something happens or exists hardly or very occasionally.
The quality of being rare or hard to find, making something valuable or desirable.<br><br>Example: The scarcity of fresh water in the desert made every drop very precious.<br><br>Synonyms: rarity, Unavailability, sparsity.
A noun representing the state of not having enough of something, especially a good or commodity, resulting in a shortage.
Scarcity refers to the fundamental condition of limited resources and goods, which requires individuals and societies to make choices about how to allocate and prioritize the available resources.
Scaremongering refers to the act of spreading false, disturbing, or exaggerated rumors, stories, or warnings to inspire fear, anxiety, or alarm, often with the intention of influencing public opinion or policy. It is a form of propaganda or disinformation, where the goal is to create a negative or hysterical atmosphere by exaggerating or fabricating the threat, danger, or problem.
Scarecrows are objects, usually in the form of a human figure made of straw, fabric, or other materials, placed in a field to scare away birds, such as crows, from crops. They are often associated with agriculture and farming, particularly in regions where bird damage to crops can be a significant problem.<br><br>The term "scarecrow" can also be used metaphorically to refer to a person or thing that serves as a warning or a deterrent, such as a person who serves as a warning to others by their shabby or menacing appearance.
A person who is excessively fearful or timid, often to the point of being hesitant or unwilling to take risks. They may be afraid of new or unfamiliar things, people, or situations.
Frightened or timid.<br><br>Example: "She's a scaredy-cat when it comes to snakes."<br><br>This term is often used to describe someone who is easily frightened or hesitant, especially in situations where they feel a sense of risk or danger.
A person who spreads unjustified or exaggerated rumors or warnings about a person, group, or situation in order to cause fear or alarm.
Scaremongering refers to the act of spreading false or exaggerated information in order to frighten or alarm people about a particular issue, situation, or event. It involves spreading unfounded or misleading information with the intention of creating anxiety, panic, or stress.
Scaremongers refers to people who spread rumors, lies, or alarmist messages to frighten or intimidate others, often for personal or political gain. These individuals intentionally create or exaggerate stories, facts, or dangers to incite fear, anxiety, or panic in a group or community.