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AFFRIGHT

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Affright.

Affright - as a noun

An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
panicterror
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fearfearfulnessfright
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affright - as a verb

Cause fear in

Example: "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
frightfrightenscare
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exciteshakestimulatestir
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Affright - as an adjective

Afraid; terrified; frightened

Example Sentences

"The sudden loud noise affrighted the dog."
"Her eerie smile and staring eyes affright me."
"The horror movie affrighted the audience."
"The child was affrighted by the thunderstorm."
"His ghostly appearance affrights everyone who sees him."
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Word Game Points

Is AFFRIGHT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, affright is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AFFRIGHT has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is AFFRIGHT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, affright is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AFFRIGHT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is AFFRIGHT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, affright is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AFFRIGHT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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