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intimidate vs affright

affright vs intimidate

intimidate is not a noun while affright is a noun.

intimidate and affright both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidate No No Yes No
affright Yes No Yes No
As verbs, affright is a hypernym of intimidate; that is, affright is a word with a broader meaning than intimidate:
  • intimidate: make timid or fearful
  • affright: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of intimidate include fright, frighten, scare.
intimidate (noun) affright (noun)
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
intimidate (verb) affright (verb)
make timid or fearful cause fear in
to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Difference between intimidate and affright

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