# frightens

Pronunciation: say "FRY-tuhnz" /ˈfɹaɪ.tənz/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of frighten. — third-person singular simple present indicative of frighten
   - Simple: Present-tense form of frighten used with he, she, it, or one person or thing.
   - _The sight of blood frightens many first-time medical students._
   - _A flash of lightning frightens the horses in the stable._

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