scare

noun B2

Meaning

A scare is a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, often caused by an unexpected event or situation.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "scare" as a noun with its verb form; they have different uses in sentences.

Example Sentences

Did the loud noise give you a big scare ?
That loud noise gave me a big scare last night .
The loud noise gave me a sudden scare last night .
The sudden noise caused a brief scare among the employees .

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