affright

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for affright
Verb
  • Miller, of course, is aware that Trump’s intention, always, is to shock, to play the madman, and thus frighten his rivals and alter the terms of the debate.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Seeing those kinds of numbers in headlines may have started to frighten U.S. consumers, data shows.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Fearful Tesla drivers are asking Tesla to implement new tech features in the vehicle to scare off protesters, Fortune reports.
    Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Sea cucumbers can eject part of their guts out of their mouth to scare off predators.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Since its debut in 2012, the NBC procedural drama has released 13 seasons featuring its ensemble of dedicated firefighters, paramedics and rescue personnel who work to save the city’s residents from terrifying life-or-death situations.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Charli adds as the woman’s face subtly transforms from patient to terrified.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • One of the movie’s scenes — startling for its frankness but also its visual beauty — finds the men reclined in the dark of the mine.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Advertisement The investigations left some school leaders startled and confused, wondering what prompted the inquiries.
    TIME, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Affright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/affright. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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