Fright and Soothe

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Fright verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul

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Soothe is an antonym for fright.

Soothe verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

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Fright is an antonym for soothe.

Nearby Words: soothing, soother, sooth, soothingly

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