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Definition of Red Scare - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cold warTECH. US anti-left panic in America, leading to harassment over supposed linksTECH. US
- During the Red Scare, teachers lost jobs over alleged communist ties.
- The first Red Scare followed the Russian Revolution and labor unrest.
- Historians compare today’s anxieties about radicals to the Red Scare.
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Expressions with red
button that triggers emergency action
Press the red button to stop the machine.
long red floor covering used for formal events
A red carpet was rolled out for the movie premiere.
decorated envelope with money given for good luck
She gave her nephew a red envelope for New Year.
warning sign of potential danger
His temper was a red flag for the team.
button that triggers an important action
He pressed the big red button to start the machine.
flushed due to physical exertion
She was red in the face after running the marathon.
drive through a red traffic light
He was fined for running a red light.
reduce official barriers and slow steps in formal processes
We cut the red tape so permits arrived within days.
start having less than zero money in an account
If we spend more, we'll go into the red.
celebrate in a wild and lively way in public
Let's paint the town red after the exam!
indicate a potential problem or danger
The sudden drop in sales raised a red flag for the company.
show signs that something may be wrong or risky
His strange behavior raised red flags at work.
special or VIP treatment given to important people
The celebrities received red carpet treatment at the award ceremony.
something that causes anger or irritation
His rude comment was a red flag to a bull for her.
financial loss in business or accounting
The company reported red ink for the third quarter.
lantern with a red light
The red lantern hung outside the shop.
mist that is red in color
The sunset created a beautiful red mist over the hills.
unnecessary rules or procedures that slow down official work
We couldn't get a permit because of all the red tape.
extend utmost hospitality, treat as honored guest, welcome extravagantly
They rolled out the red carpet for the visiting dignitaries.
punish a player by sending them off for breaking rules
The referee will show the red card if you foul again.
shows several clues that trouble is likely
After the interview, there are many red flags about taking that job.
experience significant financial losses continuously
The company continues to bleed red ink every quarter.
reduce unnecessary bureaucracy or regulations
The new policy aims to cut red tape for small businesses.
improve financial situation to eliminate debt
The company worked hard to get out of the red.
Expressions with scare
cause something to flee by frightening it
The loud noise scared off the birds.
strategy to influence public opinion through fear
The company launched a scare campaign about the competitor's product.
cause someone to be extremely frightened
The loud noise scared me stiff.
frighten someone to improve their behavior
The program aims to scare straight troubled teens.
leave someone terrified and frozen in place
The horror movie left me terrified and frozen in my seat.
frighten someone very much suddenly and strongly
That loud noise scared the hell out of me!
frighten someone very strongly causing intense fear or shock
The loud noise scared the life out of the children!
frighten someone very much suddenly and intensely
The loud noise scared the living daylights out of me!
frighten someone extremely
The loud noise scared me to death.
cause someone to feel extreme fear or panic
The loud noise scared me out of my mind.
cause someone to feel extremely frightened
The loud noise scared me out of my wits.
cause someone to feel extreme fear or terror
The horror movie scared me rigid.
cause extreme fear making someone unable to think clearly
The horror movie scared me senseless.
cause extreme fear in someone
The loud noise scared the children silly.
frighten someone very much or suddenly
That movie scared the bejeezus out of me!
frighten someone greatly or intensely
That movie will scare the pants off you!
frighten someone very much
The horror movie scared the socks off everyone in the theater.
frighten someone very much
The loud noise scared the wits out of me.
frighten someone so much they can't think clearly
The horror movie scared me witless.
make people suddenly feel afraid or worried
The loud noise caused a scare in the crowd.
make someone feel sudden fear for a short time
You really gave me a scare when you jumped out!
event causing fear about sickness or health problems
The flu outbreak caused a major health scare in the city.
cause someone to leave due to fear
The loud noise scared away the birds.
become frightened with little provocation
She tends to scare easily during horror movies.
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- French:péril rouge, ...
- German:kommunistische Hysterie, ...
- Italian:paura rossa, ...
- Spanish:miedo rojo, ...
- Portuguese:Pânico Vermelho, ...
- Chinese:红色恐慌, ...
- Japanese:レッド・スケア, ...
- Arabic:الْهَلَع الْأَحْمَر, ...
- Hebrew:בֶּהָלַת הָאֲדֻמִּים, ...
- Russian:Красная угроза, ...
- Ukrainian:червона істерія, ...
- Hindi:रेड स्केयर, ...
- Bengali:রেড স্কেয়ার, ...
- Catalan:por roja, ...
- Czech:hon na čarodějnice, ...
- Danish:den røde skræk, ...
- Dutch:Rode Angst, ...
- Greek:Κόκκινος Τρόμος, ...
- Hungarian:vörös pánik, ...
- Khmer:យុទ្ធនាការភ័យខ្លាចប្រឆាំងកុម្មុយនិស្តនៅសហរដ្ឋអាមេរិក, ...
- Korean:적색 공포, ...
- Persian:وحشت سرخ, ...
- Polish:czerwona panika, ...
- Portuguese (BR):pânico vermelho, ...
- Romanian:Spaima Roșie, ...
- Swedish:den röda skräcken, ...
- Thai:กระแสหวาดกลัวคอมมิวนิสต์, ...
- Turkish:Kızıl Korku, ...
- Vietnamese:làn sóng chống cộng, ...
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