frightened

Meanings

• Adjective

  Experiencing fear or dread.

  - "The child was frightened by the loud noise."
  - "The frightened animals ran away."

• Verb

  To cause fear or alarm in.

  - "The thunderstorm frightened the campers."
  - "The teacher frightened the students with tales of ghosts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with frightened
harnished , darnedest , marnished , arnished

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Variants

List of all variants of frightened that leads to same result
frightened , frighten , frightening , frighteningly , frightens , frighten into , frightened into , frightening into , frightens into , frighten out of , frightened out of , frightening out of , frightens out of , cute as the dickens , frightened the dickens , like the dickens , scared the dickens , scared/frightened the dickens , the dickens

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Forms

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frightens, frightened, frightening

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Etymology

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From Old English frēogan, meaning 'to make free, to release' (from fear or danger); related to fear.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'frightened' comes from the Old English word 'frēogan', which means 'to make free, to release' (from fear or danger).

2. The fear response is a natural defense mechanism that helps us avoid danger and protect ourselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: A natural response to perceived danger or threat, characterized by feelings of anxiety, apprehension, and unease.

2. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

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Culture

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The concept of being frightened is universal and can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music. For example, Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' explores the theme of fear and paranoia, while the symphonic poem 'The Rite of Spring' by Igor Stravinsky is known for its dissonant music that can evoke feelings of fear and unease.

How to Memorize "frightened"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a scared expression, trembling and looking fearful. Visualize the feeling of fear in your body when you are frightened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'frightened' with the feeling of fear and the image of a scared person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Frightened Rabbit' to remember the meaning of the word. Visualize a rabbit being scared and running away.

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