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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

affrightment

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
af-fright-ment
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The action of frightening or terrifying; intimidation.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

A cause of fear.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

Fright; fear; alarm; the fact or state of being frightened.

Archaic; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From affright + -ment.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Questions

What does affrightment mean?
The action of frightening or terrifying; intimidation.
Where does affrightment come from?
From affright + -ment.

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