Synonyms of fright

Noun


1. fear, fearfulness, fright, emotion

usage: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Verb


1. frighten, fright, scare, affright, stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir

usage: cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"

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Definition and meaning of fright (Dictionary)