scare

• Существительное, обозначающее внезапное чувство страха или тревоги, или событие, вызывающее такое чувство.

A noun referring to a sudden feeling of fear or alarm, or an event that causes such a feeling.

1. Sudden fearA2informal

   A sudden feeling of fear or alarm.

   Испуг

   • The loud noise gave me a scare.
   • She had a scare when she thought she lost her wallet.
   • The child got a scare from the barking dog.

   Синонимыalarmfrightjoltpanicshockstart

   Антонимыcalmcomposurereassurancesecurity

2. Widespread alarmB2formal

   A situation that causes widespread fear or anxiety among many people.

   Паника

   • The health scare led to a rush for vaccines.
   • There was a bomb scare at the airport this morning.
   • The economic scare caused a drop in stock prices.

   Синонимыalarmalertanxietyfearfrighthysteriapanicworry

   Антонимыcalmcomfortreassurancesecurity

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего страх или тревогу у кого-либо или чего-либо.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing fear or alarm in someone or something.

1. FrightenA2formal

   To cause someone to feel sudden fear or alarm.

   Пугать

   • The loud noise scared the children.
   • He scared his sister by jumping out from behind the door.
   • The horror movie scared me so much I couldn't sleep.

   Синонимыalarmdauntfrightenintimidatepanicshockspookstartleterrifyunnerve

   Антонимыcalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Become frightenedA2informal

   To become suddenly afraid or alarmed.

   Испугаться

   • She scares easily when she hears strange noises.
   • Don't scare; it's just a spider.
   • He scared at the sight of the snake.

   Синонимыpanicspookstartstartle

   Антонимыcalmcomposesettle

Фразовые вариантыscare awayscare off