B2
frighten vs threaten
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| frightenverb/ˈfraɪ.tən/ | Meaning To make someone feel afraid. | Goes with — | Example The loud noise frightened the baby and she started to cry. |
| threatenverb/ˈθret.ən/ | Meaning to say you may harm someone, or to be likely to damage or destroy something | Goes with threaten to leave | Example The boss threatened to fire anyone who came in late. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The loud noise the baby and she started to cry.