took fright

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

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of take fright
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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