frighten vs awe
awe vs frightenfrighten is not a noun while awe is a noun.
frighten and awe both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| frighten | No | No | Yes | No |
| awe | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
awe is a hyponym of
frighten; that is, awe is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
frighten:
- frighten: cause fear in
- awe: inspire awe in
Other hyponyms of frighten include
bluff, terrify, terrorise, terrorize, intimidate, alarm, appal, appall, dismay, horrify, consternate, spook, scare the bejesus.
| frighten (noun) | awe (noun) |
|---|---|
| a feeling of profound respect for someone or something | |
| an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration |
| frighten (verb) | awe (verb) |
|---|---|
| cause fear in | inspire awe in |
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