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UK//tə skɛə ˈpiːpl//US//tə skɛr ˈpipəl//

Meaning of To scare people

To cause fear or anxiety in someone.

In simple words: To make people feel afraid.

To scare people in a sentence

  • The horror movie was made to scare people.
  • His loud shout was enough to scare people nearby.
  • They set off fireworks to scare people during the festival.
  • It's not nice to scare people for fun.
  • Some stories intentionally scare people, keeping them on edge.

How to use To scare people

Used in everyday conversations, often in storytelling or when discussing horror. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

to scare + object

Memory hint

Think of a scary bear; 'to scare' is what it does to people.

Related words

Collocations with To scare people

  • scare away
  • scare tactics
  • scare someone to death

Synonyms for To scare people

Common mistakes with To scare people

  • Using 'scared' instead of 'scare' in sentences.
  • Confusing 'scare' with 'frighten' without knowing subtle differences.
  • Incorrect verb forms, like 'scares' instead of 'to scare'.

Compare To scare people with Frighten, Alarm

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Frequently asked questions about To scare people

What does To scare people mean?

To make people feel afraid.

What is the definition of To scare people?

To cause fear or anxiety in someone.

How do you use To scare people in a sentence?

The horror movie was made to scare people.

Can you give another example of To scare people?

His loud shout was enough to scare people nearby.

What are synonyms for To scare people?

Common alternatives include frighten, alarm, terrorize, startle, horrify.

What words go with To scare people?

It commonly pairs with scare away, scare tactics, scare someone to death.

What are common mistakes when using To scare people?

Using 'scared' instead of 'scare' in sentences. Confusing 'scare' with 'frighten' without knowing subtle differences. Incorrect verb forms, like 'scares' instead of 'to scare'.

How do you pronounce To scare people?

US: //tə skɛr ˈpipəl//, UK: //tə skɛə ˈpiːpl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To scare people?

Used in everyday conversations, often in storytelling or when discussing horror. Avoid in formal writing.