Word
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.”
Examples
simple
“The loud thunder began to abraid the children.”
contextual
“The sudden appearance of the storm clouds began to abraid the sailors, who had hoped for a calm night.”
complex
“The speaker's nervous stammer began to abraid the audience, shifting the atmosphere from one of eager anticipation to a tense silence.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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