The Collaborative International Dictionary
Affrighting
Affright \Af*fright"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Affrighted; p. pr. & vb. n. Affrighting.] [Orig. p. p.; OE. afright, AS. [=a]fyrhtan to terrify; [=a]- (cf. Goth. us-, Ger. er-, orig. meaning out) + fyrhto fright. See Fright.] To impress with sudden fear; to frighten; to alarm.
Dreams affright our souls.
--Shak.
A drear and dying sound
Affrights the flamens at their service quaint.
--Milton.
Syn: To terrify; frighten; alarm; dismay; appall; scare; startle; daunt; intimidate.
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affrighting
vb. (present participle of affright English)
Usage examples of "affrighting".
Such boastful displays seemed typical of Aubage, as if he enjoyed affrighting his gentle lady, or were trying to impress Jathelle.