frighten
US /ˈfraɪ.tən/
UK /ˈfraɪ.tən/
1.
assustar, amedrontar
make (someone) afraid or anxious
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The sudden noise frightened the baby.
O barulho repentino assustou o bebê.
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Don't let his threats frighten you.
Não deixe que as ameaças dele te assustem.