ScareWordNet Explorer
Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “scare” powered by Princeton WordNet.
noun
a sudden attack of fear
Words in this synset: panic_attack
noun
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
noun
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
Words in this synset: panic
noun
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
noun
a period of general fear of communists
verb
cause fear in
verb
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
verb
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of