AFFRIGHT Meaning and
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Affright is a verb that refers to the act of causing strong fear, terror, or extreme anxiety in someone or something. It is derived from the Middle English word "afrighten," which means to frighten.
When someone is affrighted, they experience a sudden and overwhelming feeling of fear. The magnitude of affright can immobilize and paralyze individuals, preventing them from taking any rational or logical action. This intense fear can stem from various sources, such as witnessing a horrifying or disturbing event, confronting a dangerous situation, or even being startled unexpectedly.
Affright is often characterized by a rapid escalation of heart rate, increased breathing, sweating, trembling, or an overwhelming desire to flee. It is a deeply distressing emotion that can have both short-term and long-term effects on an individual's mental and physical well-being.
This term can also be used in a broader context to describe the action of causing terror or panic in animals or things that possess a level of consciousness. For example, loud thunder or a sudden explosion may affright horses or other animals, causing them to bolt or behave erratically.
In literature and poetry, affright is frequently used to describe a state of great terror or panic, creating vivid imagery and evoking a strong emotional response from the reader.
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• To terrify by sudden fear.
• Sudden dread; great fear.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for AFFRIGHT
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Etymology of AFFRIGHT
The word "affright" has its origins in Middle English. It can be traced back to the Old English word "afrīhtan", which means "to frighten" or "to terrify". "Af-" is a prefix indicating "intensive force", and "rīhtan" means "to make afraid". Over time, the word evolved into "afrighten" and eventually became the noun "affright" in the 14th century. The word has remained fairly unchanged since then, still maintaining its meaning of "to frighten" or "to fill with fear".
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Conjugate verb Affright
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