Affright Definition & Meaning
affright
- noun
- an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- verb
- cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"
"Affright" in song lyrics
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"Let ghastly shadows his lewd eyes affright;"
William Shakespeare — The Rape of Lucrece
Words that rhyme with affright
Usage tips for "affright"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does affright mean?
- an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"
- What part of speech is affright?
- Affright is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does affright have?
- Affright has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).