take fright

Verb

Meaning

take fright (third-person singular simple present takes fright, present participle taking fright, simple past took fright, past participle taken fright)

To suddenly become scared, frightened or panicked.

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Synonyms

quail panic panicked

Antonyms

hush chill cheer up hold up all right be quiet
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Close letter words and terms

take forty winks take forward take French leave take fright at take from take from behind