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Afraid vs. Frightened — What's the Difference?

Afraid vs. Frightened — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Afraid and Frightened

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Afraid

Filled with fear; frightened
Afraid of ghosts.
Afraid to die.
Afraid for his life.

Frightened

To fill with fear; alarm.

Afraid

Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness in regard to something
Not afraid of hard work.
Afraid to show emotion.

Frightened

To drive or force by arousing fear
The suspect was frightened into confessing.

Afraid

Filled with regret or concern. Used especially to soften an unpleasant statement
I'm afraid you're wrong.
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Frightened

To become afraid
Told ghost stories to campers who frightened easily.

Afraid

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
He is afraid of death.
He is afraid to die.
He is afraid that he will die.

Frightened

Afraid; suffering from fear.

Afraid

(colloquial) Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
I am afraid I cannot help you in this matter.

Frightened

Simple past tense and past participle of frighten

Afraid

(used with for) Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

Frightened

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

Afraid

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.

Frightened

Made afraid;
The frightened child cowered in the corner
Too shocked and scared to move

Afraid

Filled with fear or apprehension;
Afraid even to turn his head
Suddenly looked afraid
Afraid for his life
Afraid of snakes
Afraid to ask questions

Afraid

Filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement;
I'm afraid I won't be able to come
He was afraid he would have to let her go
I'm afraid you're wrong

Afraid

Feeling worry or concern or insecurity;
She was afraid that I might be embarrassed
Terribly afraid of offending someone
I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict

Afraid

Having feelings of aversion or unwillingness;
Afraid of hard work
Affaid to show emotion

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