frighten

UK
/ˈfraɪtən/
US
/ˈfraɪtən/

Translations

frightenverb
frightened
Past Simple
frightened
Past Participle
frightening
Gerund
UK
/ˈfraɪtən/
US
/ˈfraɪtən/
The sudden movement might frighten the child.
Внезапное движение может испугать ребенка.
The loud noise can frighten the animals.
Громкий шум может пугать животных.
Additional translations
вселя́ть ужа́с
нагнать страху

Definitions

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.