Definition

A person or thing that frightens or causes fear.

Example

The ghost in the movie was a real scarer that made everyone jump.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new haunted house in town?

Yeah, I've heard it's really scary and a great scarer for those who love thrills.

I think I’ll try it this weekend; I need a good scare!

Let me know how it goes! I love hearing your scarer stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scarer → It is formed from "scare" (from Old Norse *skera*, meaning to frighten) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A scarer is a person who frightens others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'frightens' ('scare') others — the '-er' just means a person. A scarer is someone who causes fear.

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