Definition of frighten

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  • frighten is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • frighten is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
  • frighten is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 16

Definition of frighten

  • cause fear in (verb)

    Examples

    1. The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me

    Synonyms

    1. affright
    2. fright
    3. scare

See definition of frighten in Merriam Webster