남을 겁나게 하거나 불안하게 만들다
To make someone feel afraid, anxious, or nervous.
예문:
"The sudden thunderclap frightened the small child."
"Dark movies often frighten her more than she admits."
겁을 주어 어떤 장소에서 떠나게 하거나 행동을 저지하다
To drive someone or something away by making them afraid.
예문:
"The loud alarm was designed to frighten away potential intruders."
"Don't shout, or you will frighten the birds off the feeder."
위협을 가하여 어떤 일을 억지로 하게 하거나 하지 못하게 하다
To force someone to do or stop doing something by using fear.
예문:
"They tried to frighten the witness into changing her testimony."
"The strict warnings frightened the teenagers out of trespassing."
두려움을 느끼거나 겁을 먹다
To become afraid or feel fear.
예문:
"He is a brave man who does not frighten easily."
"Animals often frighten when they sense a predator nearby."