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fear - terror - dread - alarm - panic - horror - trepidation - consternation - apprehension - anxiety - unease - dismay - shock - scare - phobia - jitters - nervousness - angst - worry - perturbation - agitation - disquiet - qualm - misgiving - foreboding - intimidation - awe - frightfulness - spook - startle - shudder - tremor - quiver - chill - goosebumps - heebie-jeebies - cold sweat - funk - alarmism - scare tactics - fearfulness - frighten - scarecrow - bogeyman - bugbear - dreadfulness - horrification - panic attack
Fright is a sudden intense feeling of fear, often caused by an unexpected or threatening situation. It is a natural response to potential danger and is characterized by a heightened state of alertness and physical reactions such as increased heartbeat, sweating, and the urge to flee.