Aghast
Aghast adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Usage example: I stood there, aghast, as the vile monster made its way toward me
Hysterical and aghast are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hysterical" instead an adjective "Aghast".
Hysterical
Hysterical adjective - Feeling overwhelming fear or worry.
Usage example: the police officer assured the mother that there was no need to get hysterical, for most missing children are found safe and sound
Aghast and hysterical are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Aghast" instead an adjective "Hysterical".
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