Synonyms for Frightened & Similar Words
Definition of frightened
- adjective
- made afraid; "the frightened child cowered in the corner"; "too shocked and scared to move"
- thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation; "became panicky as the snow deepened"; "felt panicked before each exam"; "trying to keep back the panic-stricken crowd"; "the terrified horse bolted"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "frightened"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like panicked, panicky, scared can replace "frightened" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"Frightened" in song lyrics
See how frightened is used in real songs:
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"How am I the type to leave people frightened?"
Apathy & Celph Titled — Sound of the Clap -
"All that's gonna do is leave the little residents frightened"
C-Rayz Walz f/ Killa Kal — Protect My Family -
"back off into the night and then I start to get frightened"
CunninLynguists — Doin' Alright