FRIGHT (2)

fright (2)|frighten. Fright, or Frighten, v.t. to terrify, daunt, discourage

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Fright (?), v. t. [imp. Frighted; p. pr. & vb. n.. Frighting.] [[OE. frigten to fear, frighten, AS. fyrhtan to frighten, forhtian to fear; akin to OS. forhtian, OHG. furihten, forahtan, G. fürchten, Sw. frukta, Dan. frygte, Goth. faurhtjan. See Fright, n., and cf. Frighten.]] To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare. Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit. Dryden. Syn. — To affright; dismay; daunt; intimidate.