Af·fright v. t. [imp. & p. p. Affrighted; p. pr. & vb. n. Affrighting.] To impress with sudden fear; to frighten; to alarm.
Dreams affright our souls. --Shak.
A drear and dying sound
Affrights the flamens at their service quaint. --Milton.
Syn: -- To terrify; frighten; alarm; dismay; appall; scare; startle; daunt; intimidate.