frightened meaning and definition

FRIGHTENED adjective

Definition of frightened (adjective)

1. made afraid
   • "the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move"
   • synonyms: scared
2. thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
   • "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
   • synonyms: panicked, panicky, panic-stricken, panic-struck, terrified