frightened

Example Sentences

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The hearing was told the women were left "shocked", "numb", and "frightened" by Richard's actions.

From BBC

But the mass arrests and fears of deportation turned the Fashion District into a ghost town for several weeks after, with storefronts shuttered and frightened workers staying home.

From Los Angeles Times

I also learned that if you can figure out how to say a hard thing to someone so that they’re not insulted or frightened, then everybody’s better.

From The Wall Street Journal

Clients — frightened by the raids — were staying away.

From Los Angeles Times

"How are we going to sustain that? I'm not sure. I'm frightened about the future. I've been in local government for over 20 years and I've never seen it so strapped for cash."

From BBC