Spooked
Scared
Scared adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Usage example: at the sight of the grizzly bear he froze, being too scared to even run away
Spooked is a synonym for scared (North American) in participle topic. You can use "Spooked" instead the word "Scared" as an adjective or a verb. informal substitute
Mutual synonyms
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