scaring

Meanings

• Verb

  Causing fear or anxiety in someone or something.

  - "The loud noise scared the horses."
  - "Seeing a ghost can be a scary experience."
  - "The bully's threats scared the other children."

• Verb

  Intentionally causing fear or alarm.

  - "The prankster enjoyed scaring his friends."
  - "The clown's mask scared the children."
  - "The teacher scolded the students to scare them into behaving."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scaring
scaring , bearing , caring , daring , fearing , staring

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Variants

List of all variants of scaring that leads to same result
scare , scared , scarer , scarers , scares , scaring , scare up , scared up , scares up , scaring up , scare into , scared into , scares into , scaring into

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to drive away' or 'to chase away'. Derived from the Old English word 'scarian' or 'scieran', which meant 'to drive away' or 'to drive off'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'scaring' has been used in the English language since the late 15th century.

2. The fear response is a natural survival mechanism that helps protect us from danger.

3. Some people enjoy being scared, such as through roller coasters or horror movies.

4. Fear can have both positive and negative effects on the body and mind.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: An emotional response to a perceived threat. Fear can manifest as anxiety, apprehension, or terror.

2. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scaring' is often used to create suspense and fear in the reader. In art, it can be depicted through various mediums such as paintings, sculptures, and installations. In music, it can be expressed through genres like horror, heavy metal, and thriller.

How to Memorize "scaring"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone or something is scared. Imagine the fear in their eyes, the rapid heartbeat, and the trembling body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scaring' with the feeling of fear. Think about how it makes you feel when you hear the word or see it in a sentence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym SCARE: S - Scares, C - Causes fear, A - Anxiety, R - Rapid heartbeat, E - Emotion.

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