Definition of "scare" in inglés

noun

1. A minor fright.

   • Johnny had a bad scare last night.

2. A cause of terror or alarm; a panic; something that inspires fear or dread.

   • a food-poisoning scare

3. A device or object used to frighten.

verb

1. (transitive) To frighten, terrify, startle, especially in a minor way.

   • Did it scare you when I said "Boo!"?

2. (intransitive) (To be able) to be scared.

   • I don't scare easily.

adjective

1. lean; scanty