Meaning of afraid(p) in English
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Qualitative Adjective
afraid(p)Definitions
1. filled with fear or apprehensionExamples
- « afraid even to turn his head »
- « suddenly looked afraid »
- « afraid for his life »
- « afraid of snakes »
- « afraid to ask questions »
Synonyms
- acrophobic
- afeard(p)
- afeared(p)
- aghast(p)
- appalled
- dismayed
- shocked
- agoraphobic
- alarmed
- algophobic
- apprehensive
- browbeaten
- bullied
- cowed
- hangdog
- intimidated
- claustrophobic
- fearful
- frightened
- scared
- horrified
- horror-stricken
- horror-struck
- hunted
- hydrophobic
- aquaphobic
- mysophobic
- panicky
- panicked
- panic-stricken
- panic-struck
- terrified
- frightened
- petrified
- numb
- terror-stricken
- terror-struck
- triskaidekaphobic
- unnerved
- white-lipped
- xenophobic
- shitless
Antonyms
Famous quotes
- « We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. » Plato
- « The only thing Martha and I have in common is that we both used to model. Martha Stewart is extremely talented. Her designs are picture perfect. Our philosophy is life is messy, and rather than being afraid of those messes we design products that work the way we live. » Kathy Ireland
- « Maybe you will be afraid and maybe you will fail, but the courage to take risks in any part of your life is, I feel, a very worthwhile way to live. » Emile Hirsch
- « As the only girl growing up among three brothers, I was always afraid of being excluded. If there was a game to be played, a sport to be learned, a competition to join, I was on my feet and ready. I didn't spend much time alone for fear that I'd miss out. » Elisabeth Shue
- « I think we're all a little afraid of the dark. If you lived in the country, as I did, there's nothing quite like country dark, which was really black. And as a child, your imagination runs wild. » Malcolm McDowell