Afraid

26 words & definitions

cower verb
To crouch down in fear
quaver verb
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
shudder verb
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
willies noun
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
tremble verb
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
dread nounverb
verb
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear
spooky adjective
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.
gasp nounverb
verb
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
harrowing adjective
Intensely distressing
flee verb
To run away from a place or situation of danger
trepidation noun
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
timid adjective
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
wary adjective
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
petrified adjective
Extremely frightened.
nightmare noun
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
intimidated adjective
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
intimidating adjective
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
terror noun
A feeling of extreme fear
dread nounverb
noun
Great fear or apprehension
horrified adjective
Filled with horror or shock.
panic nounverb
noun
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
panic nounverb
verb
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions.
paranoid adjective
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
scary adjective
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.
alarming adjective
Causing fear, concern, worry, and apprehension.
terrifying adjective
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.