"affrightment" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From affright + -ment. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|affright|ment}} affright + -ment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} affrightment (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The action of frightening or terrifying; intimidation. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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  2. (obsolete) A cause of fear. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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  3. (archaic) Fright; fear; alarm; the fact or state of being frightened. Tags: archaic, uncountable
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