fright
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1fright

noun \ˈfrīt\

Definition of FRIGHT

1
: fear excited by sudden danger : alarm <gave me quite a fright>
2
: something strange, ugly, or shocking

Examples of FRIGHT

  1. Her eyes were wide with fright.
  2. <people in our neighborhood think that that orange and green office building is a hideous fright>

Origin of FRIGHT

Middle English, from Old English fyrhto, fryhto; akin to Old High German forhta fear
First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to FRIGHT

Synonyms
eyesore, hideosity, horror, mess, monstrosity, sight
See Synonym Discussion at fear

2fright

transitive verb

Definition of FRIGHT

: to alarm suddenly : frighten

Examples of FRIGHT

  1. <a ghastly sight that would fright even the most stouthearted soul>

First Known Use of FRIGHT

before 12th century

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