fright

As nouns the difference between fright and loathing

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while loathing is sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.

As verbs the difference between fright and loathing

is that fright is (archaic) to frighten while loathing is .

Fright is a related term of quaking.

As nouns the difference between fright and quaking

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while quaking is the action of the verb to quake .

As verbs the difference between fright and quaking

is that fright is (archaic) to frighten while quaking is .

As an adjective quaking is

that shakes or shivers.

Fright is a synonym of dread.

In archaic terms the difference between dread and fright

is that dread is awe-inspiring; held in fearful awe while fright is to frighten.

As verbs the difference between dread and fright

is that dread is to fear greatly while fright is to frighten.

As nouns the difference between dread and fright

is that dread is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror while fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

Fright is a related term of concern.

As nouns the difference between fright and concern

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while concern is that which affects one's welfare or happiness.

As verbs the difference between fright and concern

is that fright is (archaic) to frighten while concern is (label) to relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

As a noun fright is

a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

As a verb fright is

(archaic) to frighten.

Distress is a related term of fright.

As nouns the difference between distress and fright

is that distress is (cause of) discomfort while fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

As verbs the difference between distress and fright

is that distress is to cause strain or anxiety to someone while fright is (archaic) to frighten.

As nouns the difference between fright and frightfulness

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while frightfulness is the quality of being frightful.

As a verb fright

is (archaic) to frighten.

Fright is a related term of perturbation.

As nouns the difference between fright and perturbation

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while perturbation is (uncountable) agitation; the state of being perturbed.

As a verb fright

is (archaic) to frighten.

As nouns the difference between fright and anguish

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while anguish is extreme pain, either of body or mind; excruciating distress.

As verbs the difference between fright and anguish

is that fright is to frighten while anguish is to suffer pain.

Fright is a related term of disquietude.

As nouns the difference between fright and disquietude

is that fright is a state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm while disquietude is (uncountable) a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.

As a verb fright

is (archaic) to frighten.