frightened

Example Sentences

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She said the closure of shops was a "massive shame", adding: "They might have lost quite a lot of money from that. A lot of the staff are very frightened."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

He hoped she was shivering because she was cold, not frightened.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith