FRIGHT, n. frite. Gr. to fear, that is, to shrink or shiver.
Sudden and violent fear terror a passion excited by the sudden appearance of danger. It expresses more than fear, and is distinguished from fear and dread, by its sudden invasion and temporary existence fright being usually of short duration, whereas fear and dread may be long continued.
FRIGHT,
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