Frighten (Verb)
Meaning
Cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The old mansion and its dark history frighten the tourists who dare to visit.
- Loud thunderstorms can frighten young children and even some adults.
- The eerie atmosphere of the abandoned asylum was guaranteed to frighten anyone who entered.
- His rough demeanor and aggressive behavior can frighten anyone who crosses his path.
- Watching horror movies can frighten some people, but others seem to enjoy them.