Fright
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /fɹaɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fright is a noun meaning A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
Meaning
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
More Meanings
- Someone strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
- (archaic, transitive) To frighten.
- (rare) frightened; afraid; affright
Example Sentences
Don't be fright, I'm not going to hurt you.
Don't be fright, it is not so impossible as it seems.
Are not you he […] That frights the maidens of the villagery […] ?
Little Miss Muffet, She sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a little spider, Who sat down beside her, And frighted Miss Muffet away.
Word Forms
- frights
- frighting
- frighted
Synonyms for fright
Depending on context, synonyms include affright, fearfulness, scare, frighten, fear.
Antonyms for fright
Common opposites include bravery, fearlessness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include frighten, fear, fearfulness, scare, affright, shock.
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