Word: Frighten

Pronunciation

/ˈfraɪtn/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To cause fear or terror in someone; to scare or alarm.

  • Example Sentence: The sudden loud noise frightened the children.

• Noun: (n) A feeling of fear or terror induced by something.

  • Example Sentence: She still has a frighten from the nightmare last night.

Phrases

• “Frighten away”: To cause someone or something to go away due to fear. E.g., “The loud noise frightened the birds away.”
• “Frighten off”: To discourage or drive someone away through intimidation or fear. E.g., “The guard dog frightened off the intruders.”
• “To be frightened out of one’s wits”: To be extremely scared or terrified. E.g., “The unexpected sight of the ghostly figure frightened him out of his wits.”

Example Sentences

• Verb: “The dark alleyways at night can really frighten people who aren’t familiar with the area.”
• Noun: “The mere mention of snakes sends a frighten through her heart.”

Synonyms

• Terrify
• Scare
• Startle
• Alarm
• Intimidate
• horrify
• daunt
• dismay
• panic
• spook