scare the hell out of en · VERB
Meanings
- (mildly, slang, vulgar) To frighten (someone or an animal).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| scaring the hell out of | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| scared the hell out of | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| scared the hell out of | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| scares the hell out of | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
scare · scare straight · scare the shit out of · scare the shit out of · harrow · appall · give someone the shits · make someone's blood run cold · spook · scare the hell out of · terrorize · scare the pants off of · grill · horrify · dismay · petrify · affright · alarm · terrify · fray · scare the bejeebers out of · frighten · mortify