refrighten

/rɛˈfrɪtən/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to be frightened or terrified again; to re-inspire fear or apprehension

“The scary movie refrightened me, and I had nightmares for weeks.”

2. transitive verb

to frighten or terrify again; to inspire fear or apprehension in again

“The horror novel was able to refrighten even the most seasoned readers.”

Synonyms

  • reintimidate
  • reterrify

Antonyms

  • comfort
  • reassure