word
Fright
Fryt
/ˈfraɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fright
Dictionary meaning
An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).
Examples
- The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me.
Synonyms: fearfulness
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