frightening

• يصف ما يثير الخوف أو القلق أو الرهبة.

Describes something that causes fear or alarm.

1. Causing fear or terrorA2formal

   Something that makes you feel afraid, scared, or terrified.

   مُخيف

   • The horror movie was so frightening that I couldn't sleep.
   • Walking alone in the dark alley was a frightening experience.
   • The sudden loud noise was quite frightening for the children.

   المرادفاتalarmingappallingdreadfulfearsomeformidableghastlyhair-raisinghorrifyingintimidatingmenacingpetrifyingscaryshockingterrifying

   الأضدادcalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

2. Intimidating or alarmingB1formal

   Causing a feeling of worry or unease due to potential danger or difficulty.

   مُخِيف

   • The thought of the exam was frightening for the students.
   • The storm was so frightening that they hid in the basement.
   • It is frightening to think about the consequences of climate change.

   المرادفاتalarmingdauntingfearsomeformidableintimidatingmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   الأضدادcalmingcomfortingreassuring

• اسم يدل على الفعل أو العملية التي تُثير الخوف أو القلق في نفس شخص ما، أو على الحالة الناتجة عن ذلك من رهبة وخوف.

A noun referring to the act or process of causing fear or alarm in someone.

غير معدود

1. Act of inspiring fearB2formal

   The action or process of causing someone to feel afraid or terrified.

   إخافة

   • The frightening of the villagers by the wild animal was a serious concern.
   • The movie relied on the frightening of its audience through sudden noises.
   • The constant frightening of the child by his older brother was not acceptable.

   المرادفاتalarmingdauntingintimidationterrifyingunnerving

   الأضدادcomfortreassurance

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث الخوف أو القلق أو الرعب المفاجئ في نفس شخص ما، وقد يعني أيضًا تخويفه وترهيبه لإجباره على فعل شيء أو منعه منه.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel fear, alarm, or sudden terror.

1. Cause fearA2formal

   To make someone feel afraid or scared.

   إخافة

   • The loud noise frightened the children.
   • He was frightened by the sudden appearance of a stranger.
   • The horror movie frightened her so much she couldn't sleep.

   المرادفاتalarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   الأضدادcalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threatenB1informal

   To make someone feel nervous or worried, often to influence their actions.

   تخويف

   • The bully tried to frighten the younger students.
   • She was frightened into staying quiet about the incident.
   • Don't let his aggressive tone frighten you into agreeing.

   المرادفاتbrowbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   الأضدادcalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

الصيغ المركّبةfrighten awayfrighten off