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skeered

/skɪərd/ verb · British & US
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What does skeered mean?

verb

To be extremely frightened or terrified, often to the point of being unable to move or speak. To cause someone to feel extremely frightened or terrified.

Example

"She was skeered out of her wits when she saw the snake."

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