fright

  1. Noun.  A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
  2. Noun.  Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.
  3. Verb.  (archaic) to frighten.

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