fright
verb#9,030
Translations
- 畏怖いふ
- 驚愕きょうがく
- 恐れ気おそれげ
- 怖気おぞけ
English definition
- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Examples
- Helen jumped in fright at the strange sound.
- Such was her fright that she closed her eyes.