Definition of Frighten

to scare or make afraid

Examples of Frighten in a sentence

Hiding behind the door, the boy jumped out in an attempt to frighten his little sister.  🔊

The horror movie shouldn’t be shown at school because it will frighten the children.  🔊

Moving through the dark alley, the screech of the black cat was enough to frighten the man.  🔊

Scary stories don’t frighten me, but horror films make me nervous.  🔊

Nothing seemed to frighten the brave and bold soldier.  🔊

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