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| 1. | [ adjective ] thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation | |
| Synonyms: | panicked panic-stricken panic-struck terrified panicky | |
| Examples: | "became panicky as the snow deepened" "felt panicked before each exam" "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd" "the terrified horse bolted" |
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| Related terms: | afraid | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] made afraid | |
| Synonyms: | scared | |
| Examples: | "the frightened child cowered in the corner" "too shocked and scared to move" |
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| Related terms: | afraid | |
| Similar spelling: |
frighten freight frightening frighten_off freighter freight_rate frighteningly frighten_away freightage freight_liner freight_agent frigate fraught frightfulness frightful |
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