frighten

Example Sentences

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He said the current situation was "frightening" with drivers who had broken down having to rely on a quick response from other drivers to move out when signs said a lane had been closed.

From BBC

"Frank is very frightened and unhappy if he doesn't have water."

From Literature

This is no longer about ideology, this is about standing up for those who are being wrongly arrested, being unfairly harassed or being made to feel constantly frightened in their own homes.

From Los Angeles Times

At the sound of that frightening word Sadako put her hands over her ears.

From Literature

Jeremy felt both relieved and frightened when his fingers finally closed on a quarter.

From Literature