Synonyms for scared
13 synonyms for “scared”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Scared as in “afraid”
adjective: made afraid
- afraid
- frightened
- fearful
- terrified
- anxious
- alarmed
- panicky
- shocked
- aghast
- intimidated
- startled
- nervous
- horrified
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