Fright and Worry

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

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Worry and fright are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worry" instead the word "Fright" as a noun or a verb.

Worry noun - An uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble.

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Fright and worry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fright" instead the word "Worry" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: worried, worrying, worrier

Nevertheless, the way he talks (itself difficult given he's one of two The Unintelligibles from The Muppet Show) helps to alter the meaning of his perpetual frown: sadness, worry, fright, frustration, whatever.

Source: Perpetual Frowner

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