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7 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Affright' in a Sentence

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The eerie silence in the graveyard was affrighting those who visited at night.
The howling wind outside the window was affrighting the lonely writer.
The strange noises in the forest were affrighting the hikers on their night trek.
The horror movie I was watching last night was affrighting me with its eerie scenes.
The sudden thunderstorm was affrighting the children playing in the park.
The dark shadows in the haunted house were affrighting the visitors.
The ominous warning in the letter was affrighting the recipient.

Affright

uh-frahyt
verbTo cause fear or frighten someone.
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Last Updated On: August 8, 2024
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