verb
- to frighten or alarm suddenly
Usage: archaic
noun
- sudden fear or alarm
Usage: archaic
Examples
- The sudden thunder did affright the children.
- Nothing could affright the brave knight.
- The ghost’s appearance filled him with great affright.
- She started in affright at the unexpected noise.
- The dark forest would affright even the boldest traveler.
- His face showed signs of deep affright.