frighten
1. [ verb ] cause fear in
Synonyms: scare affright fright
Examples:

"The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"

Related terms: stimulate dismay intimidate awe terrify spook consternate bluff horrify daunt daunt fear terrorization fear
2. [ verb ] drive out by frightening
Related terms: chase_away
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