Associations to the word «Scared»

Pictures for the word «Scared»

Wiktionary

SCARED, adjective. Having fear; afraid, frightened.
SCARED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of scare
SCARED AS HELL, adjective. (simile) Very scared.
SCARED SHITLESS, adjective. (idiomatic) (vulgar) (slang) Very frightened, terrified.
SCARED STIFF, adjective. Describes the fear-induced state (literal or figurative) where an person seems incapable of movement.
SCARED STRAIGHT, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of scare straight
SCARED TO DEATH, adjective. (idiomatic) Extremely frightened
SCARED UP, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of scare up

Dictionary definition

SCARED, adjective. Made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move".

Wise words

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