FRIGHTENED


Meaning of FRIGHTENED in English

adjective

BAD : When I heard the thunder I frightened for a moment.

GOOD : When I heard the thunder I was frightened for a moment.

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frighten (transitive) = make someone afraid: 'Take that silly mask off - you're frightening the baby.'

be frightened = be afraid: 'Don't be frightened. It's only thunder.'

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