verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

frighten, scare, terrorize

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Example Sentences

Example:The unexpected owl at night frightened the family.

Definition:to fill with dread or make afraid

From frighten

Example:The grizzly bear's roar scared the hikers.

Definition:to fill with sudden fear or dismay

From scare

Example:The tyrant terrorized the entire region.

Definition:to cause (someone) to live in constant fear

From terrorize