frighten

• Verbo que denota la acción de causar en alguien miedo, ansiedad o terror repentino, o de asustar a una persona o animal.

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.

   asustar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosalarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   Antónimoscalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threatenB1informal

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

   intimidar

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrowbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   Antónimoscalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

Variantes phrasalfrighten awayfrighten off