frightening

adjective

fright·en·ing | \ ˈfrī-tᵊn-iŋ

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, ˈfrīt-niŋ\

Definition of frightening

: causing fear frightening news a very frightening experience The man with red eyes made the frightening grimace that passed for his smile.— Madeleine L'Engle For a man who had tussled with crocs, venomous snakes and other frightening creatures, this was going to be a leisurely swim.— Jennifer Wulff et al.

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frighten away/off

frighten out of

frighten/scare the life out of

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The first known use of frightening was in 1652

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