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frighten

[frahyt-n] / ˈfraɪt n /
VERB
shock, scare
Synonyms
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agitate alarm astound awe daunt demoralize deter disconcert discourage dishearten dismay faze horrify intimidate perturb petrify startle terrify terrorize unnerve
STRONG
affright browbeat bulldoze chill cow disquiet panic repel spook unhinge
WEAK
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
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assist assure calm comfort delight embolden encourage expect hearten help inspirit make happy please soothe stimulate urge
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exhilarate gladden

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