Related Words
See afraid.
Other Word Forms
- frightenedly adverb
- unfrightened adjective
- well-frightened adjective
Etymology
Origin of frightened
Example Sentences
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"I know them, I know their tricks. I know they're very much frightened," he said.
From BBC
She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."
From BBC
Couldn’t she see how frightened and frustrated he was?
From Literature
But after that, she was frightened and unable to sleep.
From BBC
The policewoman frightened him so much with warnings of severe legal consequences that he avoided telling his daughters or bank managers.
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