scarer

/ˈskɛərər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that scares or frightens

“The horror movie was the ultimate scarer for those who couldn’t handle the suspense.”

2. noun

a thing that is used to scare birds or animals away, such as a device that makes a loud noise

“The farmers used scarers to chase away the geese from their fields.”

Synonyms

  • deterrent
  • frightener
  • intimidator

Antonyms

  • calmer
  • comforter
  • soother