frighten

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

The idea was more frightening than the years still ahead of me.

From Literature

The area was thought to be so polluted by toxic air and violent storms that it had become barren and frightening, described as "dark, and terrible," and avoided even by hunters.

From Science Daily

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