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frightened

/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/adjective2 syllables

Frightened means: thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.

Synonyms for frightened7

adjective, as in thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

panicky, panicked, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified, afraid

adjective, as in made afraid

scared, afraid

What does frightened mean?2

adjective

1

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation“became panicky as the snow deepened”

2

made afraid“the frightened child cowered in the corner”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with frightened?3

two syllables

heightenedtightened

three syllables

enlightened
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Frightened in a sentence

  • When he entered the building, he was frightened by a sudden cry.unknown
  • After being frightened for many hours, her mother finally came to rescue her.cost_
  • Their arguments made him feel small and frightened, and he cried.Nuel
  • She seemed frightened at first, but only for a moment.Hybrid
  • When she noticed that the man followed after her, she began to become frightened.sctld
  • The cat that entered our room looked around, frightened.jorge855
  • When a big ape emerged from the cave, they got frightened and ran away.CK
  • The little boy was frightened and jumped down from the chair.Hybrid

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