Frightened and Tense

Frightened

Frightened adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Tense and frightened are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tense" instead an adjective "Frightened".

Tense

Tense adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Frightened and tense are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Frightened" instead an adjective "Tense".

Nearby Words: tensing, tensed, tension, tenseness, tensely
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