as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
at the sight of the grizzly bear he froze, being too scared to even run away
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as in frightened
to strike with fear
thunderstorms have always scared her
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Recent Examples of scared
Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Some are scared their Social Security and Medicaid benefits will be taken away.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The educator is attuned to the child and notices if a child becomes overly frustrated, sad or scared and pivots to address the child’s needs.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Most lawyers will be too scared of retaliation to even bring lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
More: 'Dire effects': How federal cuts at tribal colleges leave students 'scared and worried'
Trump has called the protesters antisemitic and has labeled them as sympathetic to Hamas militants and as foreign policy threats.
—Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Some are scared their Social Security and Medicaid benefits will be taken away.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
The educator is attuned to the child and notices if a child becomes overly frustrated, sad or scared and pivots to address the child’s needs.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Most lawyers will be too scared of retaliation to even bring lawsuits challenging Trump’s actions.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
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If you’re seated at a gate where the next flight doesn’t leave for six hours, don’t be afraid to post up and get comfy.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Give it up for the queen of not being afraid to reference or not reference (but mostly reference).—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hearts Melt At Moment 'Shut Down' Foster Dog Decides To Trust New Family By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Animal lovers' hearts have soared at the moment a frightened foster dog chose to trust the family in her new home.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The movie sees the revival of arch-villain Feathers McGraw, who terrified kids in 1993’s The Wrong Trousers.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Dec. 2024
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My Hugo would chase it and bark at it, or he'd be terrified.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Meade, who has no family history of breast cancer, was shocked.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Reyes broke into the apartment through the fire escape, shocked relatives told The News.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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His family, angry and fearful, even staged an intervention to force the former teetotaler into rehab.—
Gary Goldstein,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Van Hollen added that Abrego Garcia was held in a cell with 25 other people and fearful of other prisoners who taunted him.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Black is the ideal guy for the job here, screaming in agony while applying the nightmare product, and using Chester Cheetah as the alarmed straight man is inspired.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cena's unprovoked assault, following a bizarre accusation, showcased a volatile side, prompting Jim Ross's alarmed reaction.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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