Affrighten
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈfɹaɪtən/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Affrighten is a verb meaning (archaic) To frighten.
Meaning
(archaic) To frighten.
Example Sentences
Fit tales […] to affrighten babes.
He clung affrightened to his master's knee:
Word Forms
- affrightens
- affrightening
- affrightened
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affright, affray, befright, fear, doubt, frighten.
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