frightened
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(verb) cause fear in. Synonyms: frighten, fright, scare, affright. Examples: "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me." "Ghosts could never affright her."
Verb Definition 1
(adj) made afraid. Synonyms: scared. Examples: "The frightened child cowered in the corner." "Too shocked and scared to move."
Adjective Definition 1
(adj) thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation. Synonyms: panicky, panicked, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified. Examples: "Became panicky as the snow deepened." "Felt panicked before each exam." "Trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd." "The terrified horse bolted."
Adjective Definition 2