FRIGHTENS

Verb

frightens

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of frighten

Source: Wiktionary


FRIGHTEN

Fright"en, v. t. [imp. Frightened; p. pr. & vb. n. Frightening.] Etym: [See Fright, v. t.]

Definition: To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify. More frightened than hurt. Old Proverb.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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