frighten
Pronunciation:
/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/verb
Definitions
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.
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/ˈfɹaɪtn̩/Definitions
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.