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frighten
verb
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How to pronounce frighten:

Definition of frighten:

frighten (verb):
to terrify or scare
to make afraid terrify

Synonyms for frighten:

affright
alarm
appall
awe
bluff
consternate
dismay
dread
excite
fear
fright
horrify
intimidate
scare
shake
shake up
spook
stimulate
stir
terrify
terrorise
terrorize

Antonyms for frighten:

abate
aid
allay
alleviate
animate
appeal
appease
arm
arouse
assist
assuage
assure
banish
besoothe
blunt
bolster
boost
boost moral
bore
brace
bring comfort to
buoy
buoy up
calm
calm down
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