English adjective: frightened | |||
1. | frightened made afraid | ||
Samples | The frightened child cowered in the corner. Too shocked and scared to move. | ||
Synonyms | scared | ||
Similar | afraid | ||
Antonyms | fearless, unafraid | ||
2. | frightened thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation | ||
Samples | Became panicky as the snow deepened. Felt panicked before each exam. Trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd. The terrified horse bolted. | ||
Synonyms | panic-stricken, panic-struck, panicked, panicky, terrified | ||
Similar | afraid | ||
Antonyms | fearless, unafraid | ||