taken fright

A form of take fright — To suddenly become scared, frightened or panicked.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastpast participle of take fright
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APA

taken fright. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20fright

MLA

“taken fright.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20fright. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “taken fright,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/taken%20fright.

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