Definitions
- Describing a sudden feeling of fear or shock. - Referring to a momentary and intense reaction to a scary or unexpected situation. - Talking about a jolt of fear that can be physical or emotional in nature.
- Describing a sudden and intense feeling of fear or terror. - Referring to a strong emotional response to a frightening or alarming situation. - Talking about a state of being scared or frightened due to a perceived threat or danger.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a sudden feeling of fear.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a reaction to a scary or unexpected situation.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a physical or emotional response to fear.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Fright is generally more intense than schrik.
- 2Usage: Schrik is more commonly used in Dutch, while fright is more commonly used in English.
- 3Connotation: Schrik is often associated with a brief and momentary reaction, while fright can imply a longer-lasting state of fear.
- 4Formality: Fright is more formal than schrik.
Remember this!
Schrik and fright are synonyms that both describe a sudden feeling of fear. However, fright is generally more intense and formal than schrik, which is a Dutch word that is less commonly used in English. While both words can be used to describe a reaction to a scary or unexpected situation, schrik is often associated with a brief and momentary reaction, while fright can imply a longer-lasting state of fear.
