fright

fright

noun

Definition of FRIGHT

1

something unpleasant to look at <people in our neighborhood think that that orange and green office building is a hideous fright>

Synonyms fright, hideosity, horror, mess, monstrosity, sight

Related Words eye-catcher; blot, smear, smudge, spot, stain

Near Antonyms vision

2

the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger <the earthquake so filled me with fright that I still have trouble sleeping>

Synonyms alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror, trepidation

Related Words phobia; creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies; pang, qualm, twinge; agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation; concern, dismay, worry; cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness

Near Antonyms aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence; bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor; audacity, guts, nerve