Synonyms for affright

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-frahyt

Phonetic Transcription : əˈfraɪt

Définition of affright

Origin : 1580s, a late construction from a- (1) + fright (v.), probably on model of earlier past participle adjective affright "struck with sudden fear" (metathesized from Old English afyrht). Related: Affrighted; affrighting.

verb frighten

Example sentences :

In a swerve he almost stopped, every muscle of his big body trembling in affright.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

Polly lingered near, affright in her heart, Oh, if her father were only there!
Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd

Her eyes roved to Garnache's, and fell away in affright before their glitter.
Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini

Blood and wounds, Master Joseph, think you to affright me with words?
Extract from : « The Tavern Knight » by Rafael Sabatini

He groaned aloud unconsciously and started with affright at the sound of his own voice.
Extract from : « Almayer's Folly » by Joseph Conrad

To tell the truth, these modernists did not permit the hereafter to awe or affright them.
Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland

The man who was looking through the desk sprang up in affright.
Extract from : « Jack O' Judgment » by Edgar Wallace

They soon, however, got over their affright, and returned to their repast.
Extract from : « The Forest Exiles » by Mayne Reid

The very thought of it causes the sailor to shiver with affright.
Extract from : « The Boy Slaves » by Mayne Reid

With a shriek of affright she plunged boldly into the midst of the smoke.
Extract from : « Nine Little Goslings » by Susan Coolidge

Antonyms for affright

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