frighten

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand bei einer anderen Person Angst, Schrecken oder Furcht auslöst, oft plötzlich oder durch Einschüchterung.

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.

   erschrecken

   • 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.

   Synonymealarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   Antonymecalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threatenB1informal

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

   Einschüchtern

   • 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.

   Synonymebrowbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   Antonymecalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

Phrasal-Variantenfrighten awayfrighten off