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
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
This core group is not scared of the evil empire at all.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
But critics point out that many victims of domestic violence feel too scared to go to the police in the first place.
—Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
And your hungry, scared children were crying next to you.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
These workers are so scared that even one word that doesn't align with the Trump administration will result in firing.
—Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025
This core group is not scared of the evil empire at all.
—Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
But critics point out that many victims of domestic violence feel too scared to go to the police in the first place.
—Betiana Fernández Martino, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
And your hungry, scared children were crying next to you.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
Adjective
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Their jewelry speaks to women who aren’t afraid to express their individuality.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Don't be afraid to explore creative options with your seating like a hanging chair.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The roughly seven-minute conversation raises questions about how the misunderstanding occurred and why incorrect information was shared with an already frightened community.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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Those who have birthright citizenship, those brought here as children and those who have legally applied for asylum are frightened.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Parents are not shocked, but are dismayed by the Republicans’ butchering of public school funding.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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When the crowd broke into chatter and shocked reactions, Gomez hung her head.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, things like the strict use of the belt and different things about not being able to make mistakes and being very hyper cautious and aware for us and fearful for us.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Afghan nationals who had worked with the United States or NATO forces were particularly fearful of reprisals from the Taliban.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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People are very alarmed here and especially overseas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Reed said he was briefed ahead of the hearing and was alarmed that investigators didn't contact critical witnesses and whistleblowers.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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