Phrase guide

scare someone out of their wits

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To frighten someone to such an extent that they behave irrationally.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • He scared me out of my wits, sneaking up behind me in the dark like that.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: frighten someone out of their wits

Antonyms: none provided

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Etymology

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