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Frighten

usgb/ˈfraɪtn/Volume
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Intensity Varies

Frighten can mean slightly scared to very scared, depending on context.

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The spooky story didn't really frighten me, just made me a bit uneasy.
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Not Always Real

Frighten doesn't require a real threat, imagined ones work too.

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She was frightened by the shadows, even though they were harmless.
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Physical Response

Being frightened can cause a physical reaction, like jumping or screaming.

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He was so frightened that he leapt from his seat.
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