frighten
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
From being part of the backroom team for those famous victories to refereeing in East Germany during the Cold War - "a bit frightening" - Charlie has plenty of footballing highlights to pick from.
From BBC
“What will he say?” could be the most frightening question of all.
From Salon
It’s good to be the King, but a little frightening as well.
But they also hold up a reassuring mirror, helping make real-life fears seem somehow less frightening.
From Barron's
“I can understand how this might be upsetting to you. That ‘FBI’ title frightens people sometimes.
From Literature
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.