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frighten vs scare

scare vs frighten

frighten is not a noun while scare is a noun.

frighten and scare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frighten No No Yes No
scare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, frighten and scare are synonyms defined as:
  • frighten and scare: cause fear in
Other synonyms of frighten include affright, fright.
frighten (noun) scare (noun)
a sudden attack of fear
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
frighten (verb) scare (verb)
cause fear in cause fear in
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between frighten and scare

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