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Frightened

Definition:

Frightened, also known as scared or terrified, refers to the state of being filled with fear or extreme unease.

Parts of Speech:

Adjective

Verb (past participle)

Senses:

Sense 1:

Feeling fear or terror; experiencing an intense emotional response to a perceived threat.

Example sentences:

• I was frightened by the loud explosion.
• The child looked up, frightened by the thunderstorm.

Sense 2:

Caused to feel fear or terror.

Example sentences:

• The horror movie frightened her so much that she couldn't sleep at night.
• The sudden noise frightened the birds and they flew away in a panic.

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