scaring
word · lemma: scare
/ˈskɛɹɪŋ/
SKAIR-ing
/skˈeəɹɪŋ/
SKAIR-ing
Definition
Causing someone to feel afraid or frightened. It is the present participle of 'scare' and is often used in continuous verb forms or as an adjective-like word in context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually appears in patterns like 'is scaring me', 'stop scaring the dog', or 'a scaring thought' is uncommon; English normally prefers 'scary' for adjective use. Don't confuse 'scaring' (causing fear) with 'scared' (feeling fear).
Spanish: asustandoPortuguese (BR): assustandoPortuguese (PT): a assustarChinese (Simplified): 吓人 - 使害怕Chinese (Traditional): 嚇人 - 使害怕Hindi: डरा रहा - डरा रहीArabic: يُخِيف - يُرْعِبBengali: ভয় দেখানো - ভয়ানক করাRussian: пугающий - пугаяJapanese: 怖がらせている - 怖がらせる（進行形）Vietnamese: làm cho sợ - dọaKorean: 겁주고 있는 - 무섭게 하는Turkish: korkutma - korkutanUrdu: ڈرارہا ہے - خوف زدہ کرنا (عمل میں)Indonesian: menakuti - menakut-nakuti
Example Sentences
Don't text me like that at midnight—you were scaring me.
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The loud noise is scaring the baby.
basic
You are scaring me with that mask.
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Stop scaring your little sister.
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The way he's been coughing is honestly scaring me.
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The news about layoffs is scaring a lot of people at work.
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