scares
word · lemma: scare
Definition
As a verb, 'scares' means frightens someone or makes them feel afraid. As a plural noun, it can also mean moments of fear or situations that cause alarm, especially brief ones.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'scares' is the third-person singular form of 'scare': 'It scares me.' Common patterns: 'scare someone', 'scare someone away', and 'scare someone into doing something'. As a noun, 'health scares' and 'pregnancy scares' are common. Do not confuse it with 'afraid', which describes a feeling, not the cause.
Example Sentences
Horror movies don't usually bother me, but that one really scares me.
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We've had a couple of money scares this year, so we're saving more now.
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She had a few health scares last year.
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The loud noise scares the baby.
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It scares me when the dog barks at night.
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Honestly, it scares me how fast everything is changing.
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