affright
to frighten.
sudden fear or terror; fright.
a source of terror.
the act of terrifying.
Origin of affright
1Other words from affright
- self-af·fright·ed, adjective
- un·af·fright·ed, adjective
- un·af·fright·ed·ly, adverb
Words Nearby affright
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How to use affright in a sentence
Seized with affright, the princess recoiled to where an ivory crucifix gleamed on a black velvet background.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasThen she started, grew crimson, and looked round in affright: had she said something she should not have said?
Robin Redbreast | Mary Louisa MolesworthJacky's answer made Mary scream with affright, and startled even Jem's iron nerves for a moment.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend | Charles ReadeAs soon as she heard the song, with a cry of affright, she ordered Bouchibus to catch the pigeon and make a stew of it.
Laboulaye's Fairy Book | VariousThy gushing tears in torrents flow,Thy bosom pants in wild affright!
The Book of Humorous Verse | Various
British Dictionary definitions for affright
/ (əˈfraɪt) archaic, or poetic /
(tr) to frighten
a sudden terror
Origin of affright
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