Affright and Embolden

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Affright verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: a ghastly sight that would affright any person

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Embolden is an antonym for affright.

Nearby Word: affrighted

Embolden verb - To fill with courage or strength of purpose.

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Affright is an antonym for embolden.

Nearby Word: emboldening

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Embolden and Affright. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affright/embolden

Affright & Embolden. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affright/embolden>.

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