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frighten Antonyms

Opposite of frighten

Because the opposite of frighten shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make someone feel afraid, anxious, or suddenly alarmed.

Usage Example

"The sudden clap of thunder outside the window began to reassure the young puppy."

Strongest
reassure
comfort
Strong
calm
soothe
encourage
embolden
heartened

• verb (Context 2)

To drive or force someone or something into or out of a specified place or state by instilling fear (usually followed by an adverb or preposition such as 'away', 'off', or 'into').

Usage Example

"The farmer set up a scarecrow in the middle of the field to lure the birds away from the newly planted seeds."

Strong
lure
entice
attract
invite

Similar words to frighten

Words similar to frighten shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scare
scare off
terrify
alarm
drive away
startle
spook
deter
See all synonyms of frighten

• Nearby Words

friendzone
fries
fright
frighten
frightened
frightening
frighteningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frighten. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frighten
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