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Terrified

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Afraid 84% connected

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Afraid 84% connected

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Terror 74% connected

Extreme fear; fear that agitates body and mind; violent dread; fright.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Terror 74% connected

Extreme fear; fear that agitates body and mind; violent dread; fright.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Frightened 92% connected

of Frighten

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Panic-stricken 92% connected

Alt. of Panic-struck

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Panic-struck 92% connected

Struck with a panic, or sudden fear.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Afraid 92% connected

Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive.

words for fear 62% interchangeable softer

Experiencing extreme fear.

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