fright

Example Sentences

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O’Brien, in fright makeup and wig, looked like Aunt Gladys, the orange-haired witch in the horror movie “Weapons.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Robbie has spoken openly about suffering from stage fright in the past, experiencing terror before walking on stage.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

In traditional horror movies, fright is centered and dialogue is a backdrop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

“Sinners” prioritizes the moment in time in which the fright occurs — both visually and sonically — making it as much a period piece as it is a movie with vampires in it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

What put a stop to all this was a sudden fright.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis