He frightens me when he drives so fast.
You'll frighten the baby wearing that mask.
The noise frightened me to death/out of my wits (= gave me a severe fright).
Shadows in the dimly lit room can easily frighten young children.
Horror stories are designed to frighten readers with suspenseful twists.
Unexpected encounters with wild animals can frighten hikers in the forest.
Loud thunderclaps can frighten pets, causing them to seek comfort from their owners.