fright
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
- Someone strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
Verb
- To frighten.
Adjective
- frightened; afraid; affright
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