frighten
fright·en
ˈfrītn
verb
make (someone) afraid or anxious.
synonyms: scare, startle, alarm, terrify, petrify, shock, chill, panic, shake, disturb, dismay, unnerve, unman, intimidate, terrorize, cow, daunt
* deter someone or something from involvement or action by making them afraid.
* (of a person) become afraid or anxious.
ˈfrītn
verb
make (someone) afraid or anxious.
synonyms: scare, startle, alarm, terrify, petrify, shock, chill, panic, shake, disturb, dismay, unnerve, unman, intimidate, terrorize, cow, daunt
* deter someone or something from involvement or action by making them afraid.
* (of a person) become afraid or anxious.
Example:
the savagery of his thoughts frightened him
at his age, I guess he doesn't frighten any more
the savagery of his thoughts frightened him
at his age, I guess he doesn't frighten any more