frightened (adj.)

  1. made afraid; the frightened child cowered in the corner; too shocked and scared to move

    [ Syn: scared ]

  2. 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

    [ Syn: panicky , panicked , panic-stricken , panic-struck , terrified ]

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