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to frighten
01
to cause a person or animal to feel scared
Transitive: to frighten a person or animal
Example
The eerie silence in the dark forest frightened the hiker.
The sudden appearance of the ghost in the attic frightened the homeowner.
The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.
02
to feel worried or scared
Intransitive
Example
At her size, I doubt she could frighten anyone, even if she tried.
With his gentle demeanor, it 's hard to believe he could frighten anyone.
Example
The eerie silence in the dark forest frightened the hiker.
The sudden appearance of the ghost in the attic frightened the homeowner.
The loud bang outside the window frightened the sleeping child.
The unexpected sound of footsteps behind her frightened the woman walking alone at night.
The news of the approaching storm frightened the residents, who quickly prepared for evacuation.
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