Fright (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Examples

• The loud bang sent a fright through her entire body, causing her to jump out of her seat.
• As the snake slithered closer, a chill of fright ran down his spine.
• The dark and ominous forest filled her with a growing sense of fright as she realized she was lost.
• The sound of footsteps behind her sparked a burst of fright that sent her running faster.
• As the sky grew darker and the storm drew nearer, the family felt a collective fright wash over them.

Synonyms

• Fear
• Fearfulness

Hypernyms

• Emotion

Hyponyms

• Alarm
• Frisson
• Apprehensiveness
• Panic Attack
• Horror
• Hysteria
• Shiver
• Tingle
• Intimidation
• Stage Fright
• Dismay
• Quiver
• Shudder
• Thrill
• Terror
• Scare
• Creeps
• Timidness
• Timidity
• Panic
• Apprehension

Related Words

• Fright (verb)