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TERRIFY Antonyms

9 antonyms for terrify. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For TERRIFY

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
calm

noun, adjective

n, adj

adjective

• (of weather) free from storm or wind

noun

• steadiness of mind under stress

• wind moving at less than 1 knot; 0 on the Beaufort scale

adjective satellite

• not agitated; without losing self-possession

verb

• make calm or still

• make steady

• become quiet or calm, especially after a state of agitation

• cause to be calm or quiet as by administering a sedative to

comfort

noun

n

noun

• a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

• a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment

• the act of consoling; giving relief in affliction

• a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state

• satisfaction or physical well-being provided by a person or thing

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• assistance, such as that provided to an enemy or to a known criminal

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate

console

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a small table fixed to a wall or designed to stand against a wall

• a scientific instrument consisting of displays and an input device that an operator can use to monitor and control a system (especially a computer system)

• an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)

• housing for electronic instruments, as radio or television

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

embolden

verb

v

verb

• give encouragement to

encourage

verb

v

verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

hearten

verb

v

verb

• give encouragement to

placate

verb, adverb

v, adv

verb

• cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

reassure

verb

v

verb

• give reassurance to; give or restore confidence in; cause to feel sure or certain

soothe

verb

v

verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

Alternatives for CALM

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Phrases (7)

Alternatives for COMFORT

Words (19)

Alternatives for CONSOLE

Words (4)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for EMBOLDEN

Words (9)

Alternatives for ENCOURAGE

Words (16)

Alternatives for HEARTEN

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Alternatives for PLACATE

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