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Meaning of scare story | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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

idiomatic

Examples

“Have you heard the recent scare story about broken glass in baby food?”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

scare tactic scare up scare-babe scare-beggar scare-bug scare-crow