frighten

Example Sentences

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Sanctions still hurt the targeted country, but they no longer frighten the market, especially if loosely enforced.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

The capacity of film to genuinely frighten, via editing, camera, music and—notably in a Wan film—ambient sound was being abandoned in favor of gore and giggles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 2, 2025

Anyone claiming to know for sure is either lying, trying to frighten you into giving money, or both.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2025

They now have quality players in attack who are full of confidence, who can frighten opposition defenders.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

"It would frighten you out of your skin and give you bad dreams."

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl