affrightment

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The action of frightening or terrifying; intimidation.
  • (obsolete) A cause of fear.
  • (archaic) Fright; fear; alarm; the fact or state of being frightened.

Etymology

Suffix from English affright.

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English

affright

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