Synonyms of 'frightened'
frightened
(adjective)
She was too frightened to tell them what happened.
Synonyms
in a panic
scared stiff
in a cold sweat
scared shitless (taboo, slang)
shit-scared (taboo, slang)
affrighted (archaic)
in fear and trepidation
numb with fear
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of alarmed
They should not be too alarmed by the press reports.
Synonyms
shocked,
startled,
dismayed,
unnerved,
in a panic
in the sense of panicky
Many women feel panicky when travelling alone at night.
Synonyms
worked up,
in a flap (informal),
antsy (informal),
in a tizzy (informal)
in the sense of petrified
He was petrified at the thought of having to make a speech.
Synonyms
horrified,
shocked,
numb,
stupefied,
scared stiff,
scared shitless (taboo, slang),
terror-stricken,
shit-scared (taboo, slang)
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