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Frighten
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Simple meaning
What does Frighten mean?
To make someone afraid.
Dictionary definition
To make someone feel afraid.
Example sentences
Frighten in a sentence
easy
Do not frighten the puppy.
medium
The thunder can frighten small children.
hard
A sudden noise may frighten someone even when there is no real danger.
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.
Word family
Frighten word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does frighten mean?
Frighten means to make someone afraid.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to frighten?
Scare is close in meaning to frighten in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of frighten?
Comfort contrasts with frighten.
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