affraying

/əˈfreɪɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of affray: the act of frightening or alarming someone.
    • The loud thunder was affraying the little dog, making it hide under the bed.
    • He kept affraying his sister by jumping out from behind doors.
    • The sudden appearance of the bear was affraying the campers.
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