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horrify vs affright

affright vs horrify

horrify is not a noun while affright is a noun.

horrify and affright both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horrify No No Yes No
affright Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affright is a hypernym of horrify; that is, affright is a word with a broader meaning than horrify:
  • horrify: fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
  • affright: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of horrify include fright, frighten, scare.
horrify (noun) affright (noun)
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
horrify (verb) affright (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised cause fear in
Difference between horrify and affright

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