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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Most on each side are scared, not just concerned, if the other side wins, and while most voters express confidence this election is being conducted fairly and accurately, Harris voters are more confident than Trump voters are.
—Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
No matter how convinced someone might be that what’s inside each box is completely harmless, the mystery and misdirection of it all keep them confused and slightly scared.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Somebody who can be funny and scary and scared and a little unaccustomed to human company….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Two of the biggest forces in all of Hollywood are joining forces, and everyone should be scared.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Most on each side are scared, not just concerned, if the other side wins, and while most voters express confidence this election is being conducted fairly and accurately, Harris voters are more confident than Trump voters are.
—Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
No matter how convinced someone might be that what’s inside each box is completely harmless, the mystery and misdirection of it all keep them confused and slightly scared.
—Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Somebody who can be funny and scary and scared and a little unaccustomed to human company….
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scared
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Not being afraid to ask others for help was the most common answer, along with being confident.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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The resulting atmosphere of mistrust can leave immigrants afraid to report crimes or seek help in dangerous situations for fear of deportation.Brian Bennett, TIME, 3 Nov. 2024
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James Giordano, a neurobiology researcher at Georgetown University Medical Center, says getting frightened triggers a specific response in the human body.Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Affected businesses can lose money or go bankrupt, because frightened customers choose to dine elsewhere.Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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But Hurricane Helene’s torrential rains, which caused deadly landslides and floods, left Carolyn terrified.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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And yet, the Menendez brothers want Netflix viewers to know that they were terrified about speaking out about their father.Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
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No one was that shocked, because at the time Donald Trump was just a failing businessman and the star of a game show.Frank DiGiacomo, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cindy, introducing her newborn to followers, was shocked to see Swift commenting live.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many of the condo residents who were evacuated from the complex, on Waldon Road between Joslyn and Baldwin roads, are fearful of returning, Barnett said.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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This practice can help calm both your body and mind, reducing the chance of spiraling into anxious or fearful thoughts.Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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But many public health experts have expressed opposition and are growing increasingly alarmed at the prospect of Kennedy holding any kind of senior position with influence over the U.S. health system.Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
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Her aunt grew alarmed two days later when the bleeding grew heavier.Cassandra Jaramillo and Kavitha Surana, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Scared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scared. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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