affright | Definition of affright

Synonyms and Antonyms of affright

to strike with fear

a ghastly sight that would affright any person

Synonyms of affright

alarm (also alarum), fright, frighten, horrify, panic, scare, scarify, shock, spook, startle, terrify, terrorize

Words Related to affright

appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up

amaze, astound, awe

chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring

discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry

Phrases Synonymous with affright

give one the creeps, make one's flesh creep (or crawl)

Near Antonyms of affright

assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe

embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel

Antonyms of affright