Fright — synonyms, definition

1. fright (Noun) archaic

alarm anxiety apprehension awe blemish bother consternation deformity dismay dread eyesore fear fearfulness frenzy horror hysteria mess monstrosity nuisance panic • • •

fright (Noun) — An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).

fright (Noun) — A sudden experience causing fear or alarm. ex. "I had a fright but went back to sleep"

emotion affright alarm apprehension apprehensiveness chill consternation creeps dismay dread frisson horror hysteria intimidation misgiving panic panic attack quiver scare shiver shudder • • • cold sweat 'fraid afraid fearless unafraid

2. fright (Verb) archaic

affright frighten

fright (Verb) — Cause fear in.

excite shake shake up stimulate stir alarm appal appall awe bluff consternate dismay horrify intimidate spook terrify terrorise terrorize