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YOU WERE SCARING ME vs YOU WERE SCARRING ME

The correct phrase is 'you were scaring me.' 'Scaring' is the correct term to use when someone is causing fear or fright. 'Scarring' refers to leaving a mark or injury on the skin or tissue.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1001 views

YOU WERE SCARING ME

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that someone was causing fear or fright in the past.

Examples:

  • You were scaring me with those ghost stories last night.
  • The horror movie was so intense, it was scaring me.
  • I thought someone was following me, and it was scaring me.
  • The loud noise outside was scaring me.
  • The sudden appearance of the spider was scaring me.

YOU WERE SCARRING ME

This phrase is incorrect. 'Scarring' refers to leaving a mark or injury on the skin or tissue, not causing fear.


Alternatives:

  • you were scaring me
  • you were frightening me
  • you were terrifying me
  • you were giving me a fright
  • you were making me afraid

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