FRIGHTED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

frighted

verb

past tense of fright

as in frightened

to strike with fear a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul

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Parents were taught to respond supportively while stepping back from rescuing their child from what frightened them.

— Deldhy Nicolás Moya Sánchez, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Hamabe said Nagatani had barely left toddlerhood during the first shoot and was easily frightened by the many adults on set.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of frightened

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Aramayo is candid about the fear, as well as the script that scared him.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
That’s a $69,000 per-screen average — a far cry from La La Land ($176K) or even Anora ($91K), but in line with the likes of Poor Things and I, Tonya, showing that the streamers’ imprimatur hasn’t scared off theatrical audiences.

— Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of scared

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An unexplained light show over France And how better to kick off our Halloween skywatching tales than with a retelling of the strange event that terrified my entire family during a trip to France, two decades ago.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
No wonder Dad had been terrified of making a mistake, of relaxing or trusting others enough to let his guard down.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrified

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Surveillance footage & evidence Police reviewed surveillance footage in the area, which showed the two gunshot victims walking, then appear startled, according to court records.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
However, startled by the activation of the security system, the suspect fled the scene without stealing any loot.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

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