frighten

Example Sentences

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Prentice asked White if Kimberley said anything during the interaction, but White described her as "too frightened".

From BBC

From being part of the backroom team for those famous victories to refereeing in East Germany during the Cold War - "a bit frightening" - Charlie has plenty of footballing highlights to pick from.

From BBC

“What will he say?” could be the most frightening question of all.

From Salon

It’s good to be the King, but a little frightening as well.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they also hold up a reassuring mirror, helping make real-life fears seem somehow less frightening.

From Barron's