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affright

Meaning of “affright”

To frighten, alarm, or cause fear.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Chronicles 32:18

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The KJV occurrence

KJV PCE
2 Chronicles 32:18
Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews’ speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 32:18 · retained source text

Then they cryed with a loude voice in the Iewes speech vnto the people of Ierusalem that were on the wal, to affright them, and to trouble them, that they might take the city.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To impress with sudden fear; to frighten; to terrify or alarm.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 136