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FRIGHTENS

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Frightens.

Frightens - as a verb

Cause fear in

Example: "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affrightfrightscare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The loud noise frightens the baby."
"The sound of thunder frightens my dog."
"The ghostly figure in the hallway frightens the residents of the old house."
"The idea of public speaking frightens many people."
"The sound of thunder frightens my dog."
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Word Game Points

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

FRIGHTENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is FRIGHTENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frightens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FRIGHTENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is FRIGHTENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frightens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FRIGHTENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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