fright (Meaning)
fright (n)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
fright (v)
cause fear in
fright (n.)
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fright
fright Sentence Examples
- The sudden thunderclap filled the children with fright.
- The horror movie induced a profound sense of fright in the audience.
- The flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows, instilling a creeping fright.
- The child trembled with fright as the stranger approached.
- The creature's piercing eyes sent shivers of fright down his spine.
- The unexpected encounter brought a jolt of fright that made his heart pound.
- The haunted house's reputation for terror held a deep-seated fright in the community.
- The doctor's grim diagnosis filled his family with utter fright.
- The venomous spider scurried across the floor, evoking a paralyzing fright.
- The realization of their impending danger sent waves of fright through their minds.
FAQs About the word fright
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The sudden thunderclap filled the children with fright.
The horror movie induced a profound sense of fright in the audience.
The flickering candlelight cast eerie shadows, instilling a creeping fright.
The child trembled with fright as the stranger approached.
