1. (verb)panic, terror, affright an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety Synonyms: threat, scare, panic, brat, affright, scourge, holy terror, terror, little terror
1. affright Alarm, according to its derivation all'arme, "to arms," is an arousing to meet and repel danger, and may be quite consistent with true courage. Affright and fright express sudden fear which Synonyms: alarm, affright, disquietude, fright, solicitude, apprehension, dread, misgiving, terror, consternation, fear, panic, timidity, dismay Antonyms: assurance, calmness, confidence, repose, security