Fright ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Fright ( noun )

An intense feeling of fear or alarm; a sudden shock or surprise that causes fear.

Origin:

From middle english freȝt, freȝt, from old english frēoȝt, frēht, from proto-germanic *frēhtiz ("fright, fear, horror"), from proto-indo-european *prōytos ("prey").

Examples:

1. She woke up in the middle of the night with a fright.
2. He got a fright when the door suddenly opened.
3. She had a fright when the snake crossed her path.
4. He was in a state of fright after the accident.
5. She gave me a good fright when she jumped out from behind the door.

(As a verb)

Fright ( verb )

An intense feeling of fear or alarm; a sudden shock or surprise that causes fear.

Origin:

From middle english freȝt, freȝt, from old english frēoȝt, frēht, from proto-germanic *frēhtiz ("fright, fear, horror"), from proto-indo-european *prōytos ("prey").

Examples:

1. She woke up in the middle of the night with a fright.
2. He got a fright when the door suddenly opened.
3. She had a fright when the snake crossed her path.
4. He was in a state of fright after the accident.
5. She gave me a good fright when she jumped out from behind the door.