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frighten

Start vs Frighten - What's the difference?

start | frighten | Related terms |

Start is a related term of frighten.


As an acronym start

is (law).

As a verb frighten is

to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

Dread vs Frighten - What's the difference?

dread | frighten |


As verbs the difference between dread and frighten

is that dread is to fear greatly while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

As a noun dread

is great fear in view of impending evil; fearful apprehension of danger; anticipatory terror.

As an adjective dread

is terrible; greatly feared.

Frighten vs Scary - What's the difference?

frighten | scary |


As a verb frighten

is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

As an adjective scary is

causing or able to cause fright.

As a noun scary is

barren land having only a thin coat of grass.

Dispirit vs Frighten - What's the difference?

dispirit | frighten | Related terms |

Dispirit is a related term of frighten.


As verbs the difference between dispirit and frighten

is that dispirit is lower the morale of; make despondent; dishearten while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

Outrage vs Frighten - What's the difference?

outrage | frighten | Related terms |

Outrage is a related term of frighten.


As a verb frighten is

to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

Frighten vs Deject - What's the difference?

frighten | deject | Related terms |

Frighten is a related term of deject.


As verbs the difference between frighten and deject

is that frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify while deject is make sad or dispirited.

Freak vs Frighten - What's the difference?

freak | frighten |


As verbs the difference between freak and frighten

is that freak is to make greatly distressed and/or a discomposed appearance while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

As a noun freak

is a man, particularly a bold, strong, vigorous man or freak can be a sudden causeless change or turn of the mind; a whim of fancy; a capricious prank; a vagary or caprice.

As an adjective freak

is strange, weird.

Treat vs Frighten - What's the difference?

treat | frighten |


As verbs the difference between treat and frighten

is that treat is to negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for'' or ''with ) while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

As a noun treat

is an entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

Awe vs Frighten - What's the difference?

awe | frighten |


As verbs the difference between awe and frighten

is that awe is to inspire fear and reverence in while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

As a noun awe

is a feeling of fear and reverence.

Nauseate vs Frighten - What's the difference?

nauseate | frighten | Related terms |

Nauseate is a related term of frighten.


As verbs the difference between nauseate and frighten

is that nauseate is to cause nausea in while frighten is to disturb with fear; to throw into a state of alarm or fright; to affright; to terrify.

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