verb
definition
To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
example
Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily.
Examples of frightens in a Sentence
Just the prospect frightens me to death.
But she's so pleased Mr. Shipton is dead, it frightens me.
I can't explain it, but it frightens me.
And sometimes, all this weird talk frightens me.
So, if someone upsets or frightens you, remember that you can always end the connection.
They are frequently shaky, which frightens some children, or the rungs are so far apart that children's short legs cannot easily step from one to another.
He stomps the small guy, then a noise frightens him and he runs to the camera.
If you find yourself asking, how do I make a ghost costume that actually frightens passerbys come Halloween night, you'll want to add a few more ghastly details and special effects to your costume idea.
If the thought of telling him frightens you, try writing him a letter and giving it to him the next time the two of you are together.
The thought of an unseen being able to hurt, murder and see into the future frightens us to the core.
Since the dawn of thinking, fire has held mystical properties that, despite its simplicity, still fascinates as well as frightens us.
Others find this remedy useful before trips to the veterinarian, long trips, or anything that frightens their animals.
What is it about childbirth that frightens you?