word
Frightened
FRY-tuhnd
/ˈfraɪtʌnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
frightened
Dictionary meaning
Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation.
Examples
- The frightened child cowered in the corner.
Synonyms: panicky, panicked, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified
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