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scare

1. scare \'ske(*)r, 'ska(*)r\ vb [ME skerren, fr. ON skirra, fr. skjarr 
   shy, timid] : to frighten suddenly : ALARM  : to become scared 
2. scare n 1: a sudden fright  2: a widespread state of alarm : PANIC  - 
   scare aj