Dictionary entry

Frighten

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Fright″en (?), v. t. [imp.Frightened (#); p. pr. & vb. n.Frightening (#).] [See Fright, v. t.] To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

More frightened than hurt. Old Proverb.