Fright /(frīt)/

Fright

n.
  1. A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
  2. Anything strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion. [Colloq.]

Fright

v. t.

imp. Frighted

  1. To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.
    Nor exile or danger can fright a brave spirit.