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Frighten

//ˈfɹaɪ.tən//

Synonyms for "frighten" (85 found)

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General use (73)

Adj, noun, verb(5 words)

upset disquiet scare fright affright

Adj, name, noun, verb(2 words)

Noun, verb(9 words)

distress stagger alarm disturb disconcert stampede discourage dismay startle

Verb(41 words)

grill scare affright fray alarm spook arouse agitate harrow perturb discompose intimidate mortify unman dismay terrorize electrify demoralize give someone the shits fright

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Name, noun, verb(1 words)

Name, verb(3 words)

warn deter daunt

Adj, verb(1 words)

curdle the blood make one tremble raise apprehensions scare stiff fly storm warnings sound the tocsin

Informal (12)

Name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(6 words)

jar jolt menace funk spook stun

Adj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Verb, slang(2 words)

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