affrighten
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The sudden noise affrightened the cat with a loud crash.
Definition:To frighten someone by showing or mentioning something scary.
From affrighten sb with sth
Example:The threatening look on his face affrightened them from leaving the meeting room.
Definition:To make someone too afraid to do something.
From affrighten sb from doing sth
Example:The fear of losing the job affrightened them into working overtime.
Definition:To frighten someone into taking action.
From affrighten sb into doing sth
Browse