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frightened

The correct spelling is frightened.

How to pronounce frightened

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/
verb

IPA: /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. 1.To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

adjective

  1. 1.Afraid; suffering from fear.

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