Frightened

/ˈfraɪtənd/ adjective

Feeling sudden fear or alarm about something that seems dangerous or threatening.

From 'fright,' which comes from Old English 'fyrhto' meaning fear or dread. The word likely has Germanic roots connected to 'sudden shock' or 'danger.'

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