frightening

Describes something that causes fear or alarm.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает страх или тревогу.esDescribe algo que causa miedo o ansiedad, o que resulta aterrador o alarmante.frQui provoque la peur ou l'angoisse, qui effraie ou inquiète fortement.deBeschreibt etwas, das Angst oder Unbehagen auslöst, weil es gefährlich, bedrohlich oder erschreckend wirkt.ptDescreve aquilo que causa medo ou ansiedade.zh形容某事物使人感到害怕、恐惧或不安。arيصف ما يثير الخوف أو القلق أو الرهبة.

1. Causing fear or terror A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПугающийesque causa miedo o terrorfreffrayant, qui fait peurdeFurchteinflößendptAssustadorzh可怕的arمُخيف

   Синонимы: alarmingappallingdreadfulfearsomeformidableghastlyhair-raisinghorrifyingintimidatingmenacingpetrifyingscaryshockingterrifying

   Антонимы: calmingcomfortingreassuringsoothing

2. Intimidating or alarming B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПугающийesQue causa miedo o alarmafrEffrayant, qui fait peurdeBeängstigendptAssustadorzh可怕的arمُخِيف

   Синонимы: alarmingdauntingfearsomeformidableintimidatingmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   Антонимы: calmingcomfortingreassuring

• more frightening comparative form
• most frightening superlative form

неисчисляемое

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие или процесс вызывания страха или тревоги у кого-либо.esSustantivo que designa la acción o el proceso de causar miedo o ansiedad en alguien, o el estado de asombro o terror resultante.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung oder den Prozess bezeichnet, bei jemandem Furcht oder Angst auszulösen. Es kann auch das Gefühl der Angst oder des Erschreckens selbst bezeichnen.ptAto ou processo de causar medo ou ansiedade em alguém; também o estado de medo ou susto.zh指使人感到害怕或焦虑的行为或过程；也可指令人恐惧的事物。arاسم يدل على الفعل أو العملية التي تُثير الخوف أو القلق في نفس شخص ما، أو على الحالة الناتجة عن ذلك من رهبة وخوف.

1. Act of inspiring fear B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗапугиваниеesAcción de infundir miedofrAction d'effrayerdeEinschüchterungptAto de assustarzh恐吓arإخافة

   Синонимы: alarmingdauntingintimidationterrifyingunnerving

   Антонимы: comfortreassurance

• frightenings plural form
• frightenings' possessive plural form
• frightening's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство страха, тревоги или внезапного ужаса.esVerbo que denota la acción de causar en alguien miedo, ansiedad o terror repentino, o de asustar a una persona o animal.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment de peur, d'anxiété ou de terreur soudaine.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand bei einer anderen Person Angst, Schrecken oder Furcht auslöst, oft plötzlich oder durch Einschüchterung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar medo, ansiedade ou susto repentino em alguém. Também pode se referir a assustar alguém de propósito.zh动词，表示使某人感到害怕、恐惧或惊恐。arفعل 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.

1. Cause fear A2 formal

   To make someone feel afraid or scared.

   • 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.

   ruПугатьesasustarfrFaire peurdeerschreckenptAssustarzh使害怕arإخافة

   Синонимы: alarmdauntintimidatepanicpetrifyscareshockstartleterrifyunnerve

   Антонимы: calmcomfortreassuresoothe

2. Intimidate or threaten B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗапугиватьesintimidarfrIntimider ou menacerdeEinschüchternptIntimidar ou ameaçarzh恐吓arتخويف

   Синонимы: browbeatbullycowdauntintimidatemenacescarethreaten

   Антонимы: calmcomfortencouragereassuresoothe

• frightened past participle
• frightened past simple
• frightening present participle
• frightens third person singular

Фразовые варианты: frighten awayfrighten off