NOUN: "a sudden fright" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a sudden fright" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cause fear in
2. cause to lose courage
(noun)
1. sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
2. a sudden attack of fear

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUDDEN (adjective)
1. happening without warning or in a short space of time
FRIGHT (verb)
1. cause fear in
FRIGHT (noun)
1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

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