Affright

Pronunciation

• IPA: /əˈfɹaɪt/

Origin

From the Middle English afrighten, from Old English āfyrhtan, from ā- + fyrhtan (to frighten), from fyrhto (fright).

Full definition of affright

Noun

1. great fear, terror, fright

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Verb

1. to terrify, to frighten, to inspire fright
• ShakespeareDreams affright our souls.
• MiltonA drear and dying sound
  Affrights the flamens at their service quaint.

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