Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fright

noun
/fraɪt/
Definition
A sudden feeling of fear or panic.
Examples
  • She jumped in fright when she heard the loud noise.
  • His fright was evident when he saw the ghostly figure.
  • The horror movie was designed to give audiences a fright.
Meaning
Fright refers to the intense and immediate feeling of fear that can occur in response to a specific event or situation.
Synonyms
  • fear
  • panic
  • terror
  • alarm
  • scare