English / word
frighten
verb A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to make someone feel afraid
to cause fear or alarm in someone
In context
01
Do not frighten the baby with loud sounds.
02
A strict exam room can frighten weak students.
Synonyms
scare,alarm,terrify
Antonyms
calm,comfort,reassure
Collocations
frighten someone badly,frighten easily,frighten away
Verb forms
Past: frightened · Past participle: frightened · -ing: frightening