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Synonyms for frighten
verb shock, scare- agitate
- alarm
- appall
- astound
- awe
- daunt
- demoralize
- deter
- disconcert
- discourage
- dishearten
- dismay
- faze
- horrify
- intimidate
- perturb
- petrify
- startle
- terrify
- terrorize
- unnerve
- affright
- browbeat
- bulldoze
- chill
- cow
- disquiet
- panic
- repel
- spook
- unhinge
- chill to the bone
- curdle the blood
- disburb
- discomfort
- make blood run cold
- make teeth chatter
- scare away
- scare off
- scare to death
- stiff
- strike terror into
Antonyms for frighten
- assist
- assure
- calm
- comfort
- delight
- embolden
- encourage
- expect
- hearten
- help
- inspirit
- make happy
- please
- soothe
- stimulate
- urge
- exhilarate
- gladden
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.
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Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the
Philip Lief Group.