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to frighten in English:

1. frightened


If something makes your flesh creep it makes you feel very frightened.
There is no need to be frightened. He won't harm you.
I didn't know hummingbirds could even fly upside down when frightened.
When I saw the ghost, I was so frightened that my hair stood on end.
look frightened
When he entered the building, he was frightened by a sudden cry.
When she noticed that the man followed after her, she began to become frightened.
Despite having lazed around without having touched my work I'm frightened at heart that "Ooh-er, this time I might really not get done in time!?"
The frightened boy's heart palpitated with terror.
After being frightened for many hours, her mother finally saved her.
I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones.
Bethany wasn’t frightened to go back in the water after the shark attack.
This girl looks frightened. What's happened to her?
Don’t be frightened. No one’s going to hurt you.
He has just had a nightmare, he's really frightened.

English word "to frighten"(frightened) occurs in sets:

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2. frightening


It must have been a frightening sight for them to watch.
Is bungee jumping frightening or fun?
frightening film
1. It was the most frightening experience. / 2. It's surprising how frightening things attract us.
Thunder has been explained scientifically, and people no longer believe it is a sign that the gods are angry with them, so thunder, too, is a little less frightening.
In contrast to his frightening looks, his voice was kind and calm.
Fires are less frightening today than they once were, because more and more houses are built of concrete, and concrete houses do not burn as easily as the old wooden ones.
There is nothing frightening about a normal, natural death, the death of a man who has fulfilled himself and lived out his life.
These poles, called totem poles, are thought to have been worshipped or constructed for frightening enemies.
I've never heard of such a frightening story before.
In this way they are too tired to be frightening.
It's frightening to walk through the woods at night
What’s the most frightening film you’ve ever seen?
I so nervous that I find the idea of dancing in front of other people really frightening.
Adverts promoting safe driving are often frightening.