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Do not frighten the puppy.
What does Frighten mean?
To make someone afraid.
Dictionary definition
To make someone feel afraid.
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Frighten in a sentence
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The thunder can frighten small children.
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A sudden noise may frighten someone even when there is no real danger.
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Which word is closest in meaning to frighten?
Scare is close in meaning to frighten.
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Frighten
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fry · tun · strongest beat: fry
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WordFrighten.
Partverb.
MeaningFrighten means To make someone afraid.
ExampleExample: Do not frighten the puppy.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fry · tun
- Strongest beat
- fry
- Ending
- tun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fry.
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Synonyms
Words like Frighten
scareTo make someone afraid.
frightRelated word that supports the meaning of frighten.
Antonyms
Opposite words
comfortTo help someone feel safe or calm.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to frighten, depending on context.
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