Pronunciation: /əˈfraɪt/
noun a sudden feeling of alarm or fear
A1 The loud noise in the dark alley affrighted the small child.
A2 She felt a sense of affright when she heard footsteps behind her in the deserted street.
B1 The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure affrighted the group of teenagers exploring the abandoned house.
B2 The old mansion had a reputation for affright, with rumors of strange occurrences and unexplained noises.
C1 Despite his years of experience in the field, the seasoned detective could not shake off the feeling of affright as he entered the crime scene.
C2 The intensity of the horror movie reached a level of affright that left the audience on the edge of their seats.
verb to frighten or terrify
A1 The loud noise affrighted the small child.
A2 She was affrighted by the sudden appearance of a spider.
B1 The horror movie affrighted the audience with its intense scenes.
B2 The eerie sound coming from the abandoned house affrighted the brave explorer.
C1 The unexpected turn of events in the mystery novel affrighted even the seasoned detective.
C2 The chilling scream in the dark alley affrighted everyone who heard it.
formal The sudden loud noise affrighted the children in the classroom.
informal The horror movie affrighted me so much that I couldn't sleep.
slang That haunted house totally affrighted me, dude!
figurative The thought of failing the exam affrighted her more than anything else.
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