# scaring

Pronunciation: say "SKAIR-ing" US /ˈskɛɹ.ɪŋ/, UK /ˈskɛː.ɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of scare. — present participle and gerund of scare
   - Simple: Present participle of scare. Use this -ing form for something happening now, like "is scaring."
   - _The sudden bang was scaring everyone gathered in the hall._
   - _Scaring off predators is one purpose of an animal's bright warning colors._

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