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| apprehend |
to be anxious or fearful about (a future event). [1/4 definitions] |
| creep |
(informal, pl.) a feeling of uneasiness or loathing as if in reaction to something fearful crawling over one's skin (prec. by "the"). [1/12 definitions] |
| frighten |
to make fearful or terrified. [1/2 definitions] |
| funk1 |
a cowardly or fearful mood; fright. [1/5 definitions] |
| funky1 |
fearful; terrified. [1/2 definitions] |
| God-fearing |
fearful and respectful of God. [1/2 definitions] |
| intimidation |
the act of making another fearful by means of threats or other shows of power. |
| jealous |
Fearful of losing someone's affection, or of losing one's preferential position, to someone else. [1/5 definitions] |
| misgive |
to be doubtful, fearful, or suspicious. [1/2 definitions] |
| nervous |
being apprehensive or fearful in a specific situation. [1/4 definitions] |
| timid |
hesitant to face danger or difficulties; fearful. [1/2 definitions] |
| timorous |
showing or marked by fear; fearful; timid. |
| tremulous |
timid, anxious, or fearful. [1/3 definitions] |
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