scares (Meaning)
scares
a widespread state of alarm, to frighten especially suddenly, a sudden fright, to become scared, to frighten suddenly
Synonyms & Antonyms of scares
Synonyms:
- distresses
- disturbs
- appals
- amazes
- makes one's flesh crawl
- bowls over
- jolts
- shakes up
- appalls
- dispirits
- worries
- astounds
- perturbs
- unnerves
- emasculates
- alarums
- awes
- distracts
- makes one's flesh creep
- unsettles
- disconcerts
- daunts
- demoralizes
- disquiets
- floors
- upsets
- dismays
- gives one the creeps
Antonyms:
FAQs About the word scares
a widespread state of alarm, to frighten especially suddenly, a sudden fright, to become scared, to frighten suddenly
startles, terrifies,frightens, alarms, shakes, scarifies, frights,spooks, affrights, shocks
reassures, assures, cheers,comforts, consoles, inspires, encourages, soothes, solaces, heartens
The thunderous roar of the storm scares the children into hiding.
The dark forest scares me, with its shadows lurking in every corner.
The sight of a snake slithering across the path scares me to my core.
The loud noises from the street scare my dog into barking frantically.
