effrayer

Definitions of effrayer
  1. verb
    fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
    synonyms: horrifier
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    type of:
    apeurer, faire peur
    cause fear in
  2. verb
    cause fear in
    synonyms: apeurer, faire peur
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    angoisser, terrifier, terroriser, épouvanter
    fill with terror; frighten greatly
    intimider
    make timid or fearful
    horrifier
    fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
    intimider, rudoyer
    be bossy towards
    type of:
    exciter, remuer, secouer
    stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
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