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- pronunciation:
- fraI
t
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- features:
- Word Builder, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
frightens, frightening, frightened |
| definition 1: |
When something frightens you, it makes you afraid.
The sound of the thunder frightened the dog, and he hid under the bed.- synonyms:
- scare, terrify
- similar words:
- alarm, threaten
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| definition 2: |
When you frighten something away, it goes away because it feels danger from you.
The noise frightened the deer away.- synonyms:
- scare, startle
- similar words:
- disturb, panic
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| related words: |
startle |
| derivation: |
frighteningly (adv.) |
Word Builder: frighten +
- frightened:
having caused fear in.
- frightening:
causing fear; scary.
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