Scare/sker/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Intensity Level Used for light fear, not extreme terror or horror. I scare easily during spooky stories. Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Effect Often implies a brief or momentary feeling of fear. Can you stop trying to scare me? I know it's just a joke. Pro Tip 3/3Physical Reaction Can describe causing someone to jump or scream. The popping balloon scared me and I dropped my cup.