fright

[fright]

Fright is a feeling of fear, dread, or terror. You might scream in fright while watching a scary movie or riding a roller coaster.

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A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

Noun
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Verb
cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"


n.
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

n.
Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.

n.
To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.


Fright

Fright , n. [OE. frigt, freyht, AS. fyrhto, fyrhtu; akin to OS. forhta, OHG. forhta, forahta, G. furcht, Dan. frygt, Sw. fruktan, Goth. fa'a3rhtei fear, fa'a3rhts timid.] 1. A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm. 2. Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion. [Colloq.] Syn. -- Alarm; terror; consternation. See Alarm.

Fright

Fright , v. t. [imp. Frighted; p. pr. & vb. n.. Frighting.] [OE. frigten to fear, frighten, AS. fyrhtan to frighten, forhtian to fear; akin to OS. forhtian, OHG. furihten, forahtan, G. f'81rchten, Sw. frukta, Dan. frygte, Goth. faurhtjan. See Fright, n., and cf. Frighten.] To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.
Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit.
Syn. -- To affright; dismay; daunt; intimidate.

A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.

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Usage Examples

I have had a very difficult time with stage fright it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.

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Other Usage Examples

Those among them that have not received our religion do not fright any from it, and use none ill that goes over to it, so that all the while I was there one man was only punished on this occasion.

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