| courage |
the quality of will that enables a person to confront fear or danger regardless of the consequences; bravery. |
| coward |
a person who lacks the courage to face danger, pain, or difficulty; a person easily discouraged or intimidated by fear. [1/2 definitions] |
| cower |
to crouch or cringe in fear. |
| creepy |
of or causing a feeling of anxiety, fear, or revulsion similar to that which might be produced by something creeping on one's skin. [1/3 definitions] |
| cringe |
to crouch or shrink back, usu. in fear or distaste; cower. [1/3 definitions] |
| dauntless |
unwavering in the face of fear or obstacles. [1/2 definitions] |
| deter |
to stop or discourage from some action by arousing doubt or fear. [1/2 definitions] |
| dread |
to have fear or apprehension. [3/7 definitions] |
| dreadful |
producing great fear, horror, or awe; dread. [1/2 definitions] |
| dread to think |
used to express worry or fear with respect to what might happen or be possible under certain circumstances. |
| fearful |
having feelings of fear or apprehension. [2/4 definitions] |
| fearless |
without fear; undaunted; brave. |
| fearsome |
causing awe or fear. |
| flinch |
to draw away suddenly, as in pain or fear; wince. [1/3 definitions] |
| formidable |
causing fear or hesitation; fearsome or intimidating. [1/3 definitions] |
| fright |
sudden or intense fear caused by immediate or unexpected danger. [2 definitions] |
| frighten |
to cause to move away suddenly by inducing fear (usu. fol. by "away" or "off"). [1/2 definitions] |
| frightened |
seized with fear. [1/2 definitions] |
| frisson |
an intense sensation of excitement or fear that comes on suddenly; thrill. |
| funk1 |
to generate fear in; frighten. [2/5 definitions] |
| gephyrophobia |
an abnormal fear of crossing bridges. |