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FRYTN/ˈfraɪtn/

Frighten means make someone afraid: frighten the birds, don’t frighten her, a frightening noise. Scare is a close synonym. Afraid describes the person. Frozen means icy. Fright is the noun. Do not write frighten when you mean frozen, or freight (goods).

Meaning

To make someone feel afraid.

Examples

• “Do not shout; you will frighten the horses.”
• “The thunder will frighten the dog in the waiting room.”
• “Do not jump out; you might frighten other hikers.”

Good to know

don’t frighten / a frightening noise. Synonym: scare. Mix-up: frozen, freight.

Near in meaning

scare

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