😱frighten

verb
/ˈfraɪtən/

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example Sentences

The loud noise frightened the child.

Example Expressions

frighten the life out of someone

Synonyms

scare, terrify, alarm, startle, intimidate

Antonyms

calm, reassure, comfort

Collocations

frighten someone badly, frighten easily, frighten away, frighten children

More Example Sentences

Being frightened, he ran away.

Having been frightened they left the place.

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