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Moderatefrightened
The correct spelling is frightened.
How to pronounce frightened
/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/
verbIPA: /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/
Say it like: Fri-ten-ed
The correct spelling is frightened. To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright. For example: "Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."
Usage Examples
“Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
adjective
- 1.Afraid; suffering from fear.
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