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frightening in Persian

سهمناک sahmnâk

/ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/

frightening in Persian: سهمناک (sahmnâk). In English, frightening means causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

Persian words for frightening

scary
سهمناک sahmnâk

English meaning of frightening

  1. adjective Causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.
  2. adjective Awful, terrible, very bad.

Full definition of frightening

frightening in a sentence

  • Riding the rollercoaster was a frightening experience.

Synonyms of frightening

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Questions about frightening in Persian

What is the meaning of frightening in Persian?
Frightening in Persian is سهمناک (sahmnâk).
معنی frightening چیست؟
Frightening: سهمناک (sahmnâk).
What does frightening mean in English?
Frightening means causing fear; or capable of causing fear; scary.

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