9
frighten(verb, shock, agitate, fear, fill)
9
monstrosity(noun, shock, confusion, fear, mess)
8
affright(noun, verb, shock, agitate, fear)
8
terrify(verb, shock, agitate, fear, fill)
7
startle(verb, upset, shock, fear, fill)
7
terrorize(verb, upset, shock, agitate, fear)
6
scarecrow(noun, mess, alarm, monster, horrifying)
5
bother(noun, mess, horrifying, frump)
5
nervousness(noun, excitement, anxiety, agitation, fear)
5
ugliness(noun, mess, beautiful, blemish, blot)
4
blue funk(noun, expression, excitement, anxiety, shock)
4
disquiet(noun, verb, excitement, anxiety, shock)
4
faintheartedness(noun, distress, anxiety, fear, alarm)
4
frump(noun, mess, horrifying)
4
gallybagger(noun, person, appearance, ugliness)
4
intimidation(noun, fear, horror)
4
nuisance(noun, mess, horrifying, frump)
4
timidity(noun, distress, anxiety, agitation, fear)
4
trepidity(noun, excitement, distress, anxiety, confusion)
4
turn(noun, fit, scare, seizure)
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