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Synonyms of affright

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Another word for affright is alarm. Other synonyms of affright are appall, dismay, frighten, give someone the shits and harrow.

Synonyms and similar words for affright

verbTo inspire fright in; to frighten, to terrify.

Meaning of affright

  1. noun Great fear, terror, fright.
  2. verb To inspire fright in; to frighten, to terrify.
  3. adjective Afraid; terrified; frightened.

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Questions about synonyms of affright

What is another word for affright?
Affright has 21 synonyms on Word.ws, such as alarm, appall, dismay, frighten, give someone the shits, harrow, horrify and make someone's blood run cold.
What does affright mean?
Affright means great fear, terror, fright.

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