fright

²fright

verb

Definition of FRIGHT

transitive verb

: 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

Related to FRIGHT

Synonyms: affright, alarm (also alarum), frighten, horrify, panic, scare, scarify, shock, spook, startle, terrify, terrorize

Antonyms: reassure

Related Words: appall (also appal), bowl over, dismay, floor, jolt, shake, shake up; amaze, astound, awe; chill, daunt, demoralize, dispirit, emasculate, psych (out), undo, unman, unnerve, unstring; discomfort, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distract, distress, disturb, perturb, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms: assure, cheer, comfort, console, solace, soothe; embolden, encourage, hearten, inspire, steel

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