Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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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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flee -
Run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
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harrowing -
Intensely distressing
Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.
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cower -
Crouch down in fear
The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.
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spooky -
An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.
Eric regretted his ghost-hunting expedition with friends because he felt cold shivers when they went into the spooky old building.
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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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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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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timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
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tremble -
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.
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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.
