- present participle of scare.
scaring
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The blockade, which had effectively cut off Iran’s oil flow, was scaring Iranian VIPs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The air carrier said higher fares aren’t scaring away customers, who are prioritizing travel spend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
A series of military exercises taking place in empty buildings across the Southland are scaring residents and rattling neighbors as the sound of gunfire rings out in the dark and troops descend from helicopters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
"It was just a way for them to sound smart, and I really hate that. I think we're scaring people and that's irresponsible," he said.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Frank could tell he was scaring his friends, but he couldn’t help it.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
