2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Frighten \Fright"en\, v. t. [imp. {Frightened}; p. pr & vb n.
{Frightening}.] [See {Fright}, v. t.]
To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or
fright; to affright; to terrify.
More frightened than hurt. --Old Proverb.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
frightened
adj 1: thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became
panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before
each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken
crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted" [syn: {panicky},
{panicked}, {panic-stricken}, {panic-struck}, {terrified}]
2: made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the corner";
"too shocked and scared to move" [syn: {scared}]
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