frighten

[US]/ˈfraɪtn/
[UK]/ˈfraɪtn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt.to make someone feel afraid
vi.to feel fear

Example Sentences

frighten sb. into submission

I don't frighten easily.

to be frightened of the dark

as frightened as a rabbit

a frightening, compulsive novel.

The suspect was frightened into confessing.

a frightening, ghostly figure with a hood.

an intensity that frightened her.

you shall not frighten me out of this.

be frightened out of one's sevensenses

He was frightened out of life.

be frightened out of one's life

The idea of death is frightening to most people.

He was frightened of the fierce dog.

He was frightened at the sight of the dog.

You'll find that I don't frighten easily.

She was frightened to ride a bike.

They frightened that boy away.

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