be frightened

Example Sentences

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“People shouldn’t be frightened away from treatment because of this,” Dr. John Krystal told me.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2023

Patients may be frightened during the hallucinations, Whinkin says.

From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023

"I know what its like to be frightened of an adult who is in authority over you and how hard it is to speak up," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2023

But Kolesnikov notes the vast majority of Russians who are mostly apathetic or unwilling to make larger sacrifices could be frightened and appalled by that message.

From Washington Times • Jun. 23, 2023

She thought about Mrs. Murdo, who might already have seen the posters, and who would be frightened if guards came looking for Lina and terrified if Lina didn’t come home by nightfall.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau