frightens

"The sudden, loud noise outside the classroom caused a fright among the students. "

"Use the sheets in the hall closet to make the bed."

"Avery is a common name in the United States."

"Johnny had a bad scare last night."

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

"He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."

"The school's alarm announced the approaching fire drill. "

"Bark has a rough feel."

"She bought two puts on the company stock, hoping to profit if the price fell below her agreed-upon selling price. "

"My grandmother believes her departed husband's ghost visits her every night. "

"Avery puts a sheet over her head, pretending to be a ghost to frighten Emily."

"The child was pretending to be asleep so he wouldn't have to eat his vegetables. "