FRIGHTEN


Meaning of FRIGHTEN in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If something or someone ~s you, they cause you to suddenly feel afraid, anxious, or nervous.

He knew that Soli was trying to ~ him, so he smiled to hide his fear...

Most children are ~ed by the sight of blood.

= scare

VERB: V n, V n

2.

If something ~s the life out of you, ~s the wits out of you, or ~s you out of your wits, it causes you to feel suddenly afraid or gives you a very unpleasant shock.

Fairground rides are intended to ~ the life out of you.

PHRASE: V inflects emphasis

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