Frighten
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British pronunciation/fɹˈa‍ɪtən/
American pronunciation/ˈfɹaɪtən/

Definition & Meaning of "frighten"

to frighten
01

to cause a person or animal to feel scared

Transitive: to frighten a person or animal
to frighten definition and meaning
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The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.
The sudden appearance of the ghost in the attic frightened the homeowner.
The news of the approaching storm frightened the residents, who quickly prepared for evacuation.
02

to feel worried or scared

Intransitive
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She might frighten in the dark.
They tend to frighten when they hear sudden noises.
Some people frighten during horror movies.
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