Fright

(frīt), n. [A-S. fyrhtu, fyrhto, fear, forht, timid; O. Sax. forht, Goth. faurhtei, fear, faurhts, timid; O. H. Ger. forhta, forahta, fear; M. H. Ger. vorht, vorhte, N. H. Ger. furcht, O. D. vorhalt, vorcht, vrocht, vurcht, vrucht, Dan. frygt, Sw. fruchten, A-S. fyrhtan, forhtjan, to fear; Goth. faihthjan, to fear; O. H. Ger. furhten, forahtan, M. H. Ger. vürhten, N. H. Ger. fürchten, O. D. vurchten, vorchten, vruchten.] A passion excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear; terror; alarm.

Synonyms—Alarm; terror; consternation; fear. See ALARM.

(frĭt), v. t. [imp. FRIGHTED; p. pr. & vb. n. FRIGHTING.] [A-S. f'rihtan, to fright, terrify. See supra.] To alarm suddenly with danger; to shock suddenly with the approach of evil.

Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit. Dryden.

I think the company are likely to fright them thence. W. Scott.

Synonyms—To affright; terrify; scare; dismay; daunt; intimidate.