frighten

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations

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• Rhymes: -aɪtən

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to frighten (third-person singular simple present frightens, present participle frightening, simple past and past participle frightened)

1. To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

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