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flee - To 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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paranoid - Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.

The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.

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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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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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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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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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cower - To crouch down in fear

The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.

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dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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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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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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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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scary - Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.

She stayed frozen in her bed, unable to get up and investigate the scary sound she heard in the middle of the night.