frighten

US /ˈfraɪ.tən/
UK /ˈfraɪ.tən/
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1.

make (someone) afraid or anxious

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The sudden noise frightened the baby.
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Don't let his threats frighten you.
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scareterrifyalarmintimidateappall
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frightenedfrighteningfrighten someone out of their witsscare/frighten someone witless