Fright

noun

/fɹʌit/

Word Frequency: 2.4

Definitions

1.nounA state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

2.nounAnything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.

3.verbTo frighten.

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