frighten into
Definition of frighten into
: to cause (someone) to do (something) because of fear The insurance agent tried to frighten her into buying the most expensive flood insurance. They frightened the boy into confessing his crime.
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frightenplay
: to make afraid : terrify
: to drive or force by frightening
: to become frightened
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