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fright Synonyms

Another word for fright

Choosing another word for fright depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sudden, intense feeling of fear, shock, or alarm.

Usage Example

"The sudden clap of thunder gave the children quite a scare."

Strongest
scare
fear
terror
Strong
alarm
panic
dread
dismay
consternation
Weak
trepidation

• noun (Context 2)

A person or thing looking grotesque, ridiculous, or untidy (used informally).

Usage Example

"After walking home through the heavy rainstorm, her hair looked an absolute eyesore."

Strong
eyesore
mess
scarecrow
monstrosity
sight

• verb (Context 3)

To frighten or fill with sudden fear (now archaic or poetic).

Usage Example

"Strange shadows along the woodland path seemed to frighten the weary travelers."

Strongest
frighten
scare
terrify
Strong
startle
alarm
spook
intimidate

Opposites of fright

The opposite of fright shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reassure
calmness
comfort
composure
beauty
calm
courage
bravery
See all opposites of fright

• Nearby Words

frigate
frigatebird
frigging
fright
frighten
frightened
frightening

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Fright. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/fright
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