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Vocabulary Entry
frightening
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
Causing fear or apprehension; alarming.
Example Sentences
"The frightening storm made everyone seek shelter."
"She told a frightening story around the campfire."
"The movie was full of frightening scenes that kept us on the edge of our seats."
V
verb
Present participle of frighten; to cause someone to feel fear.
Example Sentences
"The loud noise frightening the children into hiding."
"I didn't mean to frighten you with my sudden appearance."
"The ghost story frightened him more than he expected."