fright

Example Sentences

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Confined for her safety in a small, interior room, Maggie had been sobbing for days, “sick and nearly paralyzed with fright.”

From Literature

Magic was so loud that she didn’t hear the thump of Major Puff’s head hitting the burrow ceiling when he jumped up in fright.

From Literature

England were given another major fright but held off tournament debutants Italy by 24 runs to secure a place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup.

From BBC

Holding the flask to Jonn's mouth, Rowan looked down at him in fright.

From Literature

On the field, he has impressed as a young captain and here, not without frights, he came through his toughest test so far.

From BBC