be frightened

Example Sentences

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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

The girl had told park employees that she didn’t want to be frightened but was unaware the venue sold no-boo necklaces, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 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

He may have reasoned that if I was encamped in the store and saw him coming, I might be frightened, and might try to drive him away.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien