Affrighted
Affrighted adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Usage example: the affrighted villagers ran in all directions at the first sight of the monster
Startled and affrighted are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startled" instead the word "Affrighted" as an adjective or a verb.
Nearby Word: affright
Startled
Startled adjective - Excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement.
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Synonyms for Startled
Affrighted and startled are semantically related. You can use "Affrighted" instead the word "Startled" as an adjective or a verb.
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Related pairs
- panicky and affrighted
- panicky and startled
- fearful and affrighted
- fearful and startled
- afraid and affrighted
- afraid and startled
- unnerved and affrighted
- unnerved and startled
- frightened and affrighted
- frightened and startled
- shocked and affrighted
- shocked and startled
- aghast and affrighted
- aghast and startled
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