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fright vs fear

fear vs fright

fright and fear both are nouns.

fright and fear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fright Yes No Yes No
fear Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fright and fear are synonyms defined as:
  • fright and fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Other synonyms of fright include fearfulness.
fright (noun) fear (noun)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
an anxious feeling
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
fright (verb) fear (verb)
cause fear in be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
be uneasy or apprehensive about
Difference between fright and fear

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