frightener

fright·en

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Definitions of frightener word

verb with object frightener to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare. 1
verb with object frightener to drive (usually followed by away, off, etc.) by scaring: to frighten away pigeons from the roof. 1
verb without object frightener to become frightened: a timid child who frightens easily. 1
noun frightener Agent noun of frighten; one who frightens. 1
noun frightener a person or thing that causes fear 0

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; fright + -en1

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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