Afraid

26 words & definitions

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