frighten

Example Sentences

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He is now a British citizen and lives in Wembley, but no longer ventures far from home - going into central London is still frightening for him after he was attacked.

From BBC

“But—there was a unicorn. Aren’t you going to—” He was quelled with a look from Frank that almost frightened him.

From Literature

Should I tell him I’m feeling a bit frightened and excited all at once?

From Literature

His frightening reward: Sinner, the Italian hurricane and reigning back-to-back AO champion whom Djokovic hadn’t beaten in more than two years.

From The Wall Street Journal

What can I tell her now that doesn’t sound too sad and frightening?

From Literature