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frightening

UK
/ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
frightening off

Translations

frighteningadjective
more frightening
Comp.
most frightening
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraɪtənɪŋ/
The frightening noise came from the basement.
Le bruit effrayant venait du sous-sol.
Additional translations
terrifiantPlus fort, pour insister sur une peur intense.
Synonyms
scary
terrifying
alarming
intimidating
dreadful
horrifying
apprehensive
fearsome
shocking
spooky
Antonyms
calming
comforting
reassuring
frighteninggerund / present participle
Denotes the present participle form of the verb 'frighten' used adjectivally.
A frightening thought crossed his mind as he walked home alone.
Une pensée effrayante lui traversa l'esprit alors qu'il rentrait seul à pied.
Synonyms
scary
terrifying
alarming
horrifying
chilling
petrifying
menacing
intimidating
unnerving
spooky
hair-raising
startling
fearsome
dreadful
frighteningnoun
frightenings
pl
UK
/ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
US
/ˈfraɪt(ə)nɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act of causing fear; usually uncountable
Additional translations
effarouchementRare; emploi nominal limité.
Synonyms
scare
fright
terror
alarm
horror
shock
panic
dread
consternation
chill
frightenverb

frightening

Gerund

frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Participle
frightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈfraɪtən/
US
/ˈfraɪtən/
The loud noise frightened the children.
Le bruit fort a effrayé les enfants.
faire peur àConstruction courante avec un complément introduit par « à ».
The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.
L’apparition soudaine de l’ombre lui a fait peur.
Additional translations
apeurerPlus littéraire ou soutenu.
Synonyms
scare
terrify
alarm
startle
intimidate
dismay
appall
unsettle
Antonyms
calm
comfort
reassure
frightengerund / present participle

frightening

The present participle "frightening" functions adjectivally ("a frightening experience").
It was a frightening sight.
C’était un spectacle effrayant.
Additional translations
terrifiantPlus fort, avec une nuance d’intensité.
Synonyms
frightening
terrifying
scary
fearsome
alarming
intimidating
startling
hair-raising
unnerving
menacing
threatening
horrifying
panic-inducing
spine-chilling
blood-curdling

Definitions

frighteningadjective
Causing fear or alarm; terrifying.
The frightening movie kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
frighteninggerund / present participle
Present participle of "frighten", describing something that causes fear.
A frightening thought crossed his mind as he walked home alone.
frighteningnoun
The act or process of causing someone to feel fear.
The frightening of the prisoners was condemned by the watchdog group.
frightenverb
To make someone afraid or anxious.
The loud noise frightened the children.
To cause someone to feel fear or alarm, especially suddenly.
The sudden appearance of the shadow frightened her.
frightengerund / present participle
Causing fear; alarming.
It was a frightening sight.
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