Petrified and Scared

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Petrified

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Scared is a synonym for petrified in terrified topic. In some cases you can use "Scared" instead the word "Petrified" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: petrify, petrifying, petrifaction

Scared

Scared adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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Petrified is a synonym for scared in afraid topic. You can use "Petrified" instead the word "Scared" as an adjective or a verb, if it concerns topics such as frightened, terrified.

Nearby Words: scare, scar, scary, scaring

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Phoenix counters that a cornered fox is "scared and petrified", which catches the prosecutor off guard for a moment before he can recover.

Source: Analogy Backfire
He things he's getting through to them when they stand petrified, but then he bumps into what they're really scared of: a huge grizzly bear.

Source: Scared of What's Behind You
Her brother is so scared, he sits there petrified with his mouth hung open and his sister continues talking to her doll as if nothing happened.

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