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Vocabulary Entry
fright
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A feeling of fear or anxiety.
Example Sentences
"The horror movie gave me a fright."
"She jumped back in fright when she saw the snake."
"His sudden appearance caused a fright among the children."
V
verb
To cause someone to feel fear or alarm.
Example Sentences
"The loud noise frightened the cat."
"She didn't mean to fright him with her sudden movement."
"The ghost story frightened the children before bedtime."
A
adjective
Causing fear or alarm.
Example Sentences
"The fright scene in the movie was intense."
"She told a fright tale around the campfire."
"The frightful storm kept everyone indoors."