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FRIGHTENED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Frightened.

How to pronounce frightened:

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Frightened - as an adjective satellite

Made afraid

Example: "The frightened child cowered in the corner"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scared

Thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

Example: "Became panicky as the snow deepened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
panic-strickenpanic-struckpanickedpanickyterrified

Frightened - as a verb

To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

Example: "Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten emily."

Frightened - as an adjective

Afraid; suffering from fear.

Example Sentences

"She was frightened by the loud noise."
"The frightened child clung to his mother's leg."
"He had a frightened look on his face."
"The frightened puppy hid under the table."
"The frightened horse bolted when it heard thunder."
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Word Game Points

Is FRIGHTENED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frightened is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FRIGHTENED has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is FRIGHTENED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frightened is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRIGHTENED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is FRIGHTENED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frightened is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRIGHTENED has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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