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frighten in Malay

menakutkan

/ˈfɹaɪ.tən/

frighten in Malay: menakutkan. In English, frighten means to cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

Malay words for frighten

to disturb with fear
menakutkan

English meaning of frighten

  1. verb To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
  2. verb To become scared or alarmed.

Full definition of frighten

frighten in a sentence

  • Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily.

Synonyms of frighten

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Questions about frighten in Malay

What is the meaning of frighten in Malay?
Frighten in Malay is menakutkan.
Apakah maksud frighten dalam bahasa Melayu?
Frighten: menakutkan.
What does frighten mean in English?
Frighten means to cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.

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