Synonyms for

Fright

Verb / fraɪt / Another word for fright — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sudden intense feeling of fear

Synonyms & similar words

fearfulness fear fearlessness scare affright frighten terror horror panic dread alarm apprehension consternation shock awe surprise startle scare intimidation fearfulness anxiety unease disquiet nervousness trepidation jitters

Synonyms by register

Formal

fear apprehension trepidation dread

Informal

scare jitters heebie-jeebies nerves

Literary

terror horror alarm

Antonyms

bravery boldness courage confidence calmness assurance composure

Common collocations

  • sudden fright
  • great fright
  • mortal fright
  • a fright of
  • cause fright
  • overcome by fright
  • in a fright

Word family

noun fright
verb frighten
adjective frightful
adverb frightfully

Usage note

Fright refers to a sudden, intense feeling of fear. While 'frightful' can mean 'terrifying', it is more commonly used informally to mean 'very bad' or 'unpleasant'.

Example sentences

  1. I got a fright when I saw a spider in my room.
  2. The sudden clap of thunder gave her a fright.
  3. He gave a little fright to his sister by jumping out from behind the door.
  4. The horror movie gave me a fright.
  5. The unexpected knock on the door gave her a fright.

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