Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Feeling scared or afraid due to a perceived danger or threat.
Frightened
/ˈfraɪtnd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
She was frightened of the dark.The loud noise made him feel frightened.
Etymology:
Originating in Middle English, from the Old English word fyrhtian, akin to Middle Dutch vurcht and Old High German forahtan.
Usage Statistics:
15 mentions per 1 million words 
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