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
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How to use affright in a sentence
Every word that now fell from the agitated Empress was balm to the affrighted nerves of her daughter.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4 | Jane PorterHe returned shortly, to meet his mother standing in the doorway, with pale, affrighted face.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonMy spirit trembled; I, Daniel, was affrighted at these things, and the visions of my head troubled me.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | VariousOn the approach of the steamer, several started up, affrighted by the noise, and glided hastily into the dirty yellow stream.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferAnd they that were in the city being affrighted, opened the gates to him: so Jonathan took Joppe.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version | Various
British Dictionary definitions for affright
/ (əˈfraɪt) archaic, or poetic /
(tr) to frighten
a sudden terror
Origin of affright
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