to fill, esp. suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.

to become frightened

That horse scares easily.

a sudden fright or alarm, esp. with little or no reason.

a time or condition of alarm or worry

For three months there was a war scare.

scare up, Informal . to obtain with effort; find or gather

to scare up money.

adjective

confident , encouraged , unafraid

adjective

afraid , aghast , anxious , fearful , having cold feet , panicked , panicky , panic-stricken , petrified , shaken , startled , terrified , terror-stricken , alarmed , frightened