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[ noun ] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Synonyms

fear fright

Related terms

fearlessness emotion panic horror alarm apprehension frisson hysteria timidity awe scare creeps intimidation stage_fright cold_sweat frighten afraid unafraid

2
[ noun ] the trait of being afraid

Related terms

fearlessness cowardice gutlessness pusillanimity timidity

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Similar Spelling

fearfully

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