Frighten \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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)