49
frighten(verb, stop, upset, check, attack)
40
terrify(verb, upset, attack, bother, disturb)
39
intimidate(verb, stop, upset, check, bother)
38
alarm(noun, verb, state, upset, trouble)
31
shock(noun, verb, state, upset, start)
28
panic(noun, verb, state, upset, start)
26
dismay(noun, verb, upset, trouble, disturb)
26
startle(verb, upset, worry, shock, agitate)
25
horrify(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
24
fright(noun, verb, phrasal verb, state, start)
23
petrify(verb, shock, agitate, fear, shake)
22
daunt(verb, stop, upset, check, bother)
20
fear(noun, verb, worry, concern, distress)
17
unnerve(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
16
threaten(verb, bother, pressure, intimidate, frighten)
15
terrorize(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
15
affright(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
13
cow(verb, upset, worry, shock, agitate)
13
terror(noun, state, start, worry, concern)
12
menace(noun, verb, bother, hazard, frighten)
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