Origin: Germanic Old English suffix
Fright has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
"The sudden crack of thunder filled me with such fright that I scrambled backward into the corner."
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
"The thunderclap sent a sharp fright through everyone huddled in the tent."
To frighten.
"The loud crash of thunder frightened the horses until they bolted in panic."
frightened; afraid; affright
"The sudden thunderclap filled me with a deep fright that made my knees buckle."