affright

Meanings

• Noun.

  Extreme fear or terror.

  - "The soldier was in a state of affright during the battle."
  - "The sight of the monster struck her with affright."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with affright
fright , light , night

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Homophones

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1. affect () : To produce an effect or influence on.
   

2. effect () : A result or consequence of an action or event.
   

3. afflict () : To cause suffering or hardship to.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of affright that leads to same result
affright , affrighted , affrighting , affrights

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Etymology

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From Old French 'affreighten,' meaning to terrify or frighten.

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Trivia

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1. Affright is an archaic term and is not commonly used in modern English.

2. The word 'affright' can be found in the works of various classic authors, including Shakespeare and Milton.

3. The term 'affrighted' is the past participle of 'affright.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Fear: An emotion characterized by anxiety and apprehension.

2. Terror: Intense fear, often accompanied by a feeling of helplessness.

3. Anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something.

4. Panic: A feeling of intense fear or disorientation, often accompanied by rapid heartbeat and difficulty breathing.

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Culture

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In literature, 'affright' has been used to describe the intense fear experienced by characters in various situations.

How to Memorize "affright"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or character experiencing extreme fear or terror.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'affright' with the feeling of intense fear or terror.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Affright is a frightful fright' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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