Daring and Fright

Daring

Daring noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

Fright is an antonym for daring.

Nearby Words: dare, daringly, dared

Fright

Fright noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Usage example: the earthquake so filled me with fright that I still have trouble sleeping

Daring is an antonym for fright.

How words are described

sheer sheer daring sheer fright
less less daring less fright

Both words in one sentence

  • Reveal Shot My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: In "Dragonshy", there's a scene where Fluttershy (whose wings have locked in fright) makes a big deal about not daring to jump over a chasm after the others.
    Source: Reveal Shot
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