frightened

Example Sentences

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The policewoman frightened him so much with warnings of severe legal consequences that he avoided telling his daughters or bank managers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The easily frightened — and the recently engaged — might be advised to approach Boston’s new series, which premiered Thursday, with caution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

He believed he could do the work, what frightened him was everything else.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

At the same time, frightened sailors who don't fulfil their contracts by abandoning ship will have difficulties finding future employment as shipping companies may blacklist them.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“Jay Berry,” she said in a frightened voice, “that thing’s not a monkey. It looks like a young gorilla. You be careful.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls