Fearfulness and Frightfulness

Fearfulness

Fearfulness noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

Frightfulness and fearfulness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Frightfulness" instead a noun "Fearfulness".

Frightfulness

Frightfulness noun - The quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay.
Usage example: had heard stories about the frightfulness of the entrance exams

Fearfulness and frightfulness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fearfulness" instead a noun "Frightfulness".
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