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AFFRIGHTENS Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word affrightens. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For AFFRIGHTENS

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comforts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• things that make you comfortable and at ease

calms
verbv
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

emboldens
verbv
verb

• give encouragement to

encourages
verbv
verb

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to

• spur on

heartens
verbv
verb

• give encouragement to

reassures
verbv
verb

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

soothes
verbv
verb

• give moral or emotional strength to

• cause to feel better

supports
verbv
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

Alternatives for COMFORTS

Alternatives for CALMS

Alternatives for EMBOLDENS

Alternatives for ENCOURAGES

Alternatives for HEARTENS

Alternatives for SOOTHES

Alternatives for SUPPORTS

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