怯える

おびえる

to become frightened, to be frightened (of), to be scared (of)

JLPT N1

Details

Part of Speech:
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
obieru

Example Sentences

彼は大きな音に怯えて、部屋の隅に縮こまっていた。

He was frightened by the loud noise and was huddled in the corner of the room.

このお化け屋敷は怯える人を狙う

This haunted house targets people who are scared