Definitions
- Describing a sudden and intense feeling of fear or terror. - Referring to an action that causes someone to feel scared or frightened. - Talking about a situation or event that is likely to cause fear or anxiety.
- Describing a sudden feeling of fear or alarm. - Referring to an action that causes someone to feel scared or frightened. - Talking about a situation or event that is likely to cause fear or anxiety.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of fear or anxiety.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs or adjectives.
- 3Both words can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 4Both words are often used interchangeably.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Frighten implies a more intense feeling of fear than scare.
- 2Cause: Frighten suggests a more specific cause of fear, while scare can be caused by a wider range of stimuli.
- 3Usage: Scare is more commonly used in everyday language than frighten.
- 4Connotation: Frighten can have a more negative connotation than scare, which can be used in a more lighthearted way.
- 5Formality: Frighten is generally considered more formal than scare.
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Remember this!
Frighten and scare are synonyms that describe a feeling of fear or anxiety. However, frighten implies a more intense feeling of fear and is generally considered more formal. Scare is more commonly used in everyday language and can be used in a more lighthearted way.
