be frightened

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Patients may be frightened during the hallucinations, Whinkin says.

From National Geographic • Nov. 16, 2023

And I know a lot about homeless people — how you strike up a conversation and how you don’t have to be frightened.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

"No one should be frightened of Murdoch, but can I tell you, he's a frightening kind of guy, because of the power he wields," he added.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 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

You were always such a nervous child, you used to be frightened of the dark when you were a little boy, I had to leave a lamp on, beside your bed.'

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill