Affright

usgb/əˈfraɪt/
verb

To cause someone to feel fear or terror.

The sudden noise affrighted the children.
Visual representation of "affright" - to cause someone to feel fear or terror.

Often appears as...

  • affright with fear
  • affright away

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Neutral

striking terror, deeply affright, visibly affrighted

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Literary

Often used in poetic contexts to heighten the emotional impact.

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In classic literature, soldiers might affright the enemy.
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Emotion

Affright carries a connotation of deep, sudden shock or fright.

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A ghost tale can affright audiences effectively.
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Context

Used less in modern speech, primarily in historical or formal writing.

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In modern usage, 'frighten' is preferred.
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