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Frighten
ˈfrʌɪtn
Frighten definitions
verb
frighten
frightened
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frightens
- make (someone) afraid or anxious
"the savagery of his thoughts frightened him"
scare startle alarm terrify petrify shock chill appal agitate panic throw into panic fluster ruffle shake disturb disconcert unnerve unman intimidate terrorize cow daunt dismay terrifying horrifying alarming startling shocking chilling spine-chilling hair-raising blood-curdling appalling disturbing disconcerting unnerving intimidating daunting dismaying upsetting harrowing traumatic- deter someone or something from involvement or action by making them afraid
"if you say anything to him you might frighten him off"
- (of a person) become afraid or anxious
"at his age, I guess he doesn't frighten any more"