<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.<ul><li>Synonyms: intimidate, dismay, startle, shock.</li></ul></li><li>to drive (usually followed by away, off, etc.) by scaring: to frighten away pigeons from the roof.</li><li>(used without object) to become frightened: a timid child who frightens easily.</li></ul>