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frightened

frigh·te·ned

UK/ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ US/ˈfɹaɪʔn̩d/ common

adjective

1.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

  • “became panicky as the snow deepened”
  • “felt panicked before each exam”
  • “trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd”
  • “the terrified horse bolted”
2.

made afraid

  • “the frightened child cowered in the corner”
  • “too shocked and scared to move”
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