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fright

[frahyt] / fraɪt /
NOUN
extreme apprehension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consternation dismay horror panic trepidation
STRONG
alarm dread fear quaking scare shiver shock terror
WEAK
cold sweat trepidity
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm confidence contentment happiness
STRONG
bravery calmness courage
WEAK
beauty fearlessness
NOUN
horrifying or unpleasant sight
Synonyms
STRONG
bother eyesore frump mess monstrosity nuisance scarecrow ugliness
Antonyms
STRONG
beauty
WEAK
fearlessness

Example Sentences

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Even better, she’s worked through her stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

From an early age, Small suffered debilitating stage fright.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Noa-Rose's parents remember vividly holding the "lifeless" youngster in their arms, and the look of fright in the doctor's eyes.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Draping himself in ice towels during the changeovers, he suffered a fright in the third set with severe cramp that needed treatment.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

I opened my eyes a slit and nearly yelled in fright.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell