fright
word
/ˈfɹaɪt/
fryt
/fɹˈaɪt/
fryt
Definition
A sudden, strong feeling of fear; the experience of being shocked or scared unexpectedly.
Usage & Nuances
'Fright' is a noun, more dramatic than 'fear' and usually sudden or short-lived. Common phrases: 'get a fright', 'give someone a fright'. Less common in everyday speech compared to 'scare' or 'shock'.
Spanish: susto - miedo (repentino)Portuguese (BR): susto - medo (repentino)Portuguese (PT): susto - medo (repentino)Chinese (Simplified): 惊吓 - 惊恐Chinese (Traditional): 驚嚇 - 驚恐Hindi: डर (अचानक) - घबरा जानाArabic: فزع - رعبBengali: ভয় - চমকRussian: испугJapanese: びっくり - 恐怖（きょうふ）Vietnamese: cú hoảng sợ - nỗi sợ bất chợtKorean: 깜짝 놀람 - 공포Turkish: korku - ürkmeUrdu: خوف - گھبراہٹIndonesian: nỗi sợ hãi - sự hoảng sợ
Example Sentences
Sorry, I didn't mean to give you such a fright.
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She recovered quickly after the initial fright.
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That near miss on the road really gave me a fright!
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The loud bang gave her a fright.
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He jumped in fright when the dog barked.
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The movie gave me a real fright last night.
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