Affrighted and Courageous

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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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Courageous is an antonym for affrighted.

Nearby Word: affright

Courageous adjective - Feeling or displaying no fear by temperament.

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Affrighted is an antonym for courageous.

Nearby Words: courage, courageously

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