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Synonyms for Afraid (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (feeling or showing worry or solicitude):
concerned

WordNet sense 2 (so frightened as to be unable to move; stunned or paralyzed with terror):
petrified

WordNet sense 3 (thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation):
frightened, terrified

WordNet sense 4 (stricken with horror):
horrified

WordNet sense 5 (made afraid):
scared

WordNet sense 6 (experiencing or showing fear):
fearful

WordNet sense 7 (frightened into submission or compliance):
intimidated

WordNet sense 8 (in fear or dread of possible evil or harm):
apprehensive

WordNet sense 9 (experiencing a sudden sense of danger):
alarmed

WordNet sense 10 (struck with fear, dread, or consternation):
aghast, shocked

WordNet sense 11 (a pronunciation of afraid):
afeard, afeared


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