Meanings
A sudden intense feeling of fear.
خوف کا اچانک انتہائی شدید احساس۔
خوف
khauf
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- fright of death
- frightful experience
- fright at the sight
Example Sentences
The sudden noise gave her a fright.
اچانک آواز نے اسے خوفزدہ کر دیا۔
Achanak aawaz ne use khaufzadah kar diya.
He felt a fright when he saw the shadow.
جب اس نے سایہ دیکھا تو اسے خوف محسوس ہوا۔
Jab us ne saaya dekha to use khauf mehsoos hua.
The horror movie was full of fright.
ہارر فلم خوف سے بھری ہوئی تھی۔
Horror film khauf se bhari hui thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a frightful ghost that scares you.
Imagine encountering a sudden scary shadow.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوف سے بچو، ورنہ خود کو برباد کر لو گے
Khauf se bacho, warna khud ko barbaad kar loge.
Beware of fear, or else you will destroy yourself.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "fryht" — fear, terror
First known use: 15th century
The word 'fright' has been used in the English language since the Old English period, evolving in form and meaning over centuries.