Definitions
- Describing a sudden and unexpected scare or shock. - Referring to a mild or moderate level of fear or anxiety. - Talking about a general feeling of unease or discomfort.
- Describing an intense and overwhelming feeling of fear or panic. - Referring to a situation that causes extreme terror or horror. - Talking about a deep-seated and long-lasting fear or phobia.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve feelings of fear or anxiety.
- 2Both can be caused by external stimuli or situations.
- 3Both are emotions that can be experienced by humans and animals.
- 4Both can have physical symptoms, such as increased heart rate or sweating.
- 5Both can be used to describe the effect of a scary movie or book.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Terrify is more intense and overwhelming than frighten.
- 2Duration: Terrify can refer to a long-lasting or deep-seated fear, while frighten is usually a temporary feeling.
- 3Cause: Terrify often implies a specific cause or trigger, while frighten can be caused by a variety of factors.
- 4Connotation: Terrify has a stronger negative connotation than frighten, which can be used in a more neutral or even positive context.
- 5Usage: Terrify is less common than frighten and is often reserved for more extreme situations.
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Remember this!
Frighten and terrify both describe feelings of fear or anxiety, but terrify is more intense and overwhelming than frighten. Terrify often implies a specific cause or trigger and can refer to a long-lasting or deep-seated fear. Frighten, on the other hand, is usually a temporary feeling caused by a variety of factors.
