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Meanings of affright in English
Usage of affright in English
1
Georges, in surprise and affright, mechanically made the sign of the cross.
2
The very thought of it causes the sailor to shiver with affright.
3
A thrill of affright ran through her; and she cried out, beseechingly:
4
But he looked at the problem only to start back in affright.
5
Before Edmund could reply we all sprang to our feet in affright.
6
The more reason he had for affright, the more his courage rose.
7
Forestier in affright woke Duroy and asked him to fetch the doctor.
8
They had seen the monk's face, and they fled in affright, crying-
9
They soon, however, got over their affright, and returned to their repast.
10
How is it possible my subjects can look on me without affright?
11
Breathless with affright and desperation, I stood, freed from his grasp; unassailed; untouched.
12
With tears of affright in her eyes, the maiden sank back and fainted.
13
Furious gales and sudden tempests affright the natives of the coast.
14
Young voices trembled in affright, people rushed about in haste, pellmell.
15
One of his companions came to him in a state of intense affright.
16
The devil doth indeed affright men but his terror is vain.
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