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affright

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Affright (noun) means Great fear or terror.

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Great fear or terror.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English afrighten, which developed from Old English āfyrhtan; equivalent to a- + fright.

Synonyms

terror panic alarm dismay scare

Related words

fear terrible threat horror alert alarm panic terror

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of affright?

"affright" (noun) means great fear or terror.

What is another word for affright?

Other words for "affright" include alarm, dismay, terror, scare, panic.

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