frightened

Example Sentences

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"Frank is very frightened and unhappy if he doesn't have water."

From Literature

This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.

From Los Angeles Times

Jeremy felt both relieved and frightened when his fingers finally closed on a quarter.

From Literature

Going from this frightened angry person to being a spy, a hero.

From Literature

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

From Literature