be frightened

Example Sentences

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"Of what and of whom should I be frightened? I'm not scared of anyone. I speak the truth. And they know that."

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Another day, he appeared suddenly to be frightened after using the bathroom, and then charged at a computer plugged in nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024

Patients may be frightened during the hallucinations, Whinkin says.

From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023

But Kolesnikov notes the vast majority of Russians who are mostly apathetic or unwilling to make larger sacrifices could be frightened and appalled by that message.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

“It does not do to be frightened of things about which you know nothing,” he said.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt