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

But a week on, while some people are still celebrating every strike on the regime, others are increasingly frightened, questioning the motives and endgame of the war.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

"People are frightened," he told AFP as he crossed into Armenia at the Agarak/Norduz border crossing.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Going from this frightened angry person to being a spy, a hero.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman