frighten
/ˈfɹaɪ.tən/
FɹAꞮ · tən (2 syllables)
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Definition
To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
Etymology
From Middle English *frightenen, equivalent to fright + -en.
Example Sentences
- "Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."
- "His Deſign was only to frighten France, and get more Money."
- "You may frighten a pig, a goose, a frog, and even a fly, but you cannot frighten or surprise a sloth."
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