Associations to the word «Frighten»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
FRIGHTEN, verb. To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.
FRIGHTEN THE LIFE OUT OF SOMEONE, verb. To frighten someone very much.
FRIGHTEN THE PISS OUT OF, verb. (UK) (slang) (vulgar) to frighten thoroughly.
Dictionary definition
FRIGHTEN, verb. Cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her".
FRIGHTEN, verb. Drive out by frightening.
Wise words
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