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frightened Synonyms

Another word for frightened

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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling fear, anxiety, or panic in response to a real or perceived threat.

Usage Example

"The scared puppy hid beneath the sofa during the loud thunderstorm."

Strongest
scared
afraid
fearful
terrified
Strong
alarmed
panicked
startled
spooked
petrified
anxious

Opposites of frightened

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

unafraid
fearless
brave
courageous
calm
confident
bold
composed
See all opposites of frightened

• Nearby Words

frigging
fright
frighten
frightened
frightening
frighteningly
frightful

Cite this Entry

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