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  1. 1. n. A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) Source: wordnet
  5. 5. v. cause fear in Source: wordnet
  6. 6. 1. A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm. 2. Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion. [Colloq.] Syn. -- Alarm; terror; consternation. See Alarm. To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare. Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit. Dryden. Syn. -- To affright; dismay; daunt; intimidate. Source: webster
  7. 7. To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify;to scare.Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit. Dryden. Source: adambom
  8. 8. n:100 n an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) v cause fear in Source: ecdict

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