frightening
/f ˈraɪ tə nɪŋ/
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Definition(s):
- (n) the act of inspiring with fear
- (adj) causing fear or dread or terror
Usage(s):
- That's because, although defeated, although dead, this man is frightening.
- The notion, he admits, is a bit frightening, but he jokes that it would also be cheating.
- The second act condenses the cinema-vrit longueurs of the film into a dark, funny and frightening portrait of two recluses who can't live with or without each other.
Quotes
- Mr Seacrest wrote: "His aggressive and violent efforts to come into physical contact with me are extremely frightening to me. They have jeopardised not only my personal safety but also the safety and well-being of those around me."on Nov 4, 2009 By: Ryan Seacrest Source: BBC News
- Returning to the Tour after a two-year doping ban, Giro d'Italia winner Ivan Basso said the cobblestones stage was "a bit frightening." "It's going to be a very difficult stage, Basso said. This stage doesn't suit my skills and I will have...on Jul 2, 2010 By: Ivan Basso Source: NOLA.com
- ...week, Ronson, 31, wrote an entry on her MySpace celebrity blog comparing the newly-granted animal rights to the rejection of several gay rights initiatives in various states."I just think it's frightening that people show more compassion...on Nov 10, 2008 By: Samantha Ronson Source: People Magazine
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