A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Frighten
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To disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright;to affright; to terrify.More frightened than hurt. Old Proverb.
Frighten meaning & definition 1 of Frighten.
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fright·en
ˈfrītn
[verb]
make (someone) [afraid] or [anxious].
synonyms: scare, startle, alarm, terrify, petrify, shock, chill, panic, shake, disturb, dismay, unnerve, unman, intimidate, terrorize, [cow], dauntdeter [someone] or something from involvement or [action] by making them [afraid].
(of a person) become [afraid] or [anxious].Frighten meaning & definition 2 of Frighten.
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Make (someone) afraid or anxious.
Frighten meaning & definition 3 of Frighten.
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