scare

To frighten (someone) to get them to do (something).

To cause (something) to flee by frightening it.

A rumour spread by a scaremonger in order to cause anxiety.

To frighten (someone) to such a degree that a significant improvement in behavior results.

To scare something or someone to a great degree.

To scare or startle someone thoroughly.

To frighten someone very much.

To frighten (an animal, especially a game animal) into appearing from cover.