frightening

• Qui provoque la peur ou l'angoisse, qui effraie ou inquiète fortement.

Describes something that causes fear or alarm.

1. Causing fear or terrorA2formal

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

   effrayant, qui fait peur

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingappallingdreadfulfearsomeformidableghastlyhair-raisinghorrifyingintimidatingmenacingpetrifyingscaryshockingterrifying

   Antonymescalmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

2. Intimidating or alarmingB1formal

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

   Effrayant, qui fait peur

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingdauntingfearsomeformidableintimidatingmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   Antonymescalmingcomfortingreassuring

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de provoquer la peur ou l'anxiété chez quelqu'un, ainsi que l'état de peur ou d'effroi qui en résulte.

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

indénombrable

1. Act of inspiring fearB2formal

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

   Action d'effrayer

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmingdauntingintimidationterrifyingunnerving

   Antonymescomfortreassurance

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de peur, d'anxiété ou de terreur soudaine.

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.

   Faire peur

   • 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.

   Synonymesalarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   Antonymescalmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threatenB1informal

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

   Intimider ou menacer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrowbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   Antonymescalmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

Variantes phrasalfrighten awayfrighten off