As a Noun: 1. A great fright. English = scare. 2. A very great fear. English = terror. 3. A very great feeling of anxiety or fear, especially one that makes you act without thinking carefully. English = panic. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To feel frightened. English = (be) scared. 2. To feel extremely frightened. English = (be) terrified. 3. To make you very frightened indeed, perhaps so frightened that you cannot move. English = petrify; (be) petrified. 4. To suddenly become very anxious or afraid, and often act quickly and without thinking carefully. English = panic.