fright

A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

With a bolt of fright he remembered that there was no bathroom in the Hobhouse Room. He leapt along the corridor in a panic, stopping by the long-case clock at the end where he flattened himself against the wall.

Someone strange, ugly or shocking, producing a feeling of alarm or aversion.

Her maids were old, and if she took a new one, You might be sure she was a perfect fright; She did this during even her husband's life I recommend as much to every wife.

To frighten.

Are not you he […] That frights the maidens of the villagery […] ?

Little Miss Muffet, She sat on a tuffet, Eating of curds and whey; There came a little spider, Who sat down beside her, And frighted Miss Muffet away.

frightened; afraid; affright

Don't be fright, it is not so impossible as it seems.

Don't be fright, I'm not going to hurt you.