Affrighted and Bold

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Affrighted adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Usage example: the affrighted villagers ran in all directions at the first sight of the monster

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Bold is an antonym for affrighted.

Nearby Word: affright

Bold adjective - Inclined or willing to take risks.

Usage example: our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding

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Affrighted is an antonym for bold.

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

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