scare
Translation
to frighten, to startle
Examples
The loud noise scared the baby.
The loud noise scared the baby.
Don't scare me like that!
Don't scare me like that!
He was scared of the dark.
He was scared of the dark.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to frighten (sb.) The sudden bang scared everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: frighten, startle, terrify; Antonyms: reassure, comfort
Etymology
From Old Norse `skirra` 'to frighten'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like a sharp, sudden cry, like something that would 'scare' you.