frighten
verbHow many syllables in frighten?
There are 2 syllables in the word frighten.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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