frightened

UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənd/
frightenedpast participle
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtnd/
Used attributively as the past participle of the verb “frighten”.
Definitions
Made afraid; scared.
The frightened mouse darted back into its hole.
frightenedadjective
more frightened
Comp.
most frightened
Super.
UK
/ˈfraɪtənd/
US
/ˈfraɪtənəd/
Translations
The frightened cat hid under the bed.
Испуганный кот спрятался под кроватью.
Definitions
Feeling or showing fear or anxiety.
The frightened child clung to her mother's leg during the thunderstorm.
frightenverb

frightened

Past Simple

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

frightened

The past participle "frightened" is routinely used as an adjective ("a frightened child").
Definitions
Feeling or showing fear.
The frightened woman called for help.
frightengerund / present participle
Definitions
Causing fear; alarming.
It was a frightening sight.