Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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terror -
A feeling of extreme fear
Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.
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panic -
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
His panic grew when he realized he had lost his passport just before the flight.
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gasp -
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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paranoid -
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.
