Word Verb
abraid
v.
C2 Proficiency abraid
Definition
v.to make someone feel afraid or worried. It is an old word that people do not use much today.
v.to cause fear or alarm in someone. Primarily found in archaic or literary contexts; the modern equivalent is 'abash' or 'frighten'.
Examples
“The loud thunder began to abraid the children.”
“The sudden appearance of the storm clouds began to abraid the sailors, who had hoped for a calm night.”
“The speaker's nervous stammer began to abraid the audience, shifting the atmosphere from one of eager anticipation to a tense silence.”
This entry
Level C2 · Proficiency
Frequency Rare
Updated