Word FRIGHTENED: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
frightened
🇺🇸 [ˈfraɪtənd]
Meanings
Feeling fear or anxiety due to a perceived threat or danger. It can also refer to being startled or startled by a sudden event. Frightened individuals may react by fleeing, freezing, or expressing fear through their actions or words.
Examples
- She was frightened by the loud thunder during the storm.
- He looked frightened when he saw the stranger approaching.
- The children were frightened of the dark and slept with a nightlight.
Synonyms
afraid
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terrified
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scared
Antonyms
brave
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confident
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unafraid