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frisson vs fear

fear vs frisson

frisson and fear both are nouns.

frisson is not a verb while fear is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
frisson Yes No No No
fear Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fear is a hypernym of frisson; that is, fear is a word with a broader meaning than frisson:
  • frisson: an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
  • fear: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Other hypernyms of frisson include fearfulness, fright.
frisson (noun) fear (noun)
an almost pleasurable sensation of fright 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
frisson (verb) fear (verb)
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 frisson and fear

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