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Definition of Frighten
1. Verb. Cause fear in. "The bad news will frighten him"; "Ghosts could never affright her"
Exact synonyms: Affright, Fright, Scare
Specialized synonyms: Bluff, Awe, Terrify, Terrorise, Terrorize, Intimidate, Alarm, Appal, Appall, Dismay, Horrify, Consternate, Spook
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Causes: Dread, Fear
Derivative terms: Affright, Fright, Frightening, Scare, Scarer
Also: Frighten Away, Frighten Off
Specialized synonyms: Bluff, Awe, Terrify, Terrorise, Terrorize, Intimidate, Alarm, Appal, Appall, Dismay, Horrify, Consternate, Spook
Generic synonyms: Excite, Shake, Shake Up, Stimulate, Stir
Causes: Dread, Fear
Derivative terms: Affright, Fright, Frightening, Scare, Scarer
Also: Frighten Away, Frighten Off
2. Verb. Drive out by frightening.
Definition of Frighten
1. v. t. To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.
Definition of Frighten
1. to make afraid [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: afraid
Lexicographical Neighbors of Frighten
Other Resources:
Georgian