trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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dread -
Anticipate with great apprehension or fear
Ben and Betty dreaded walking through the haunted forest, afraid that ghosts could appear at any time.
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panic -
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions.
People panicked when the emergency alarm sounded, running in all directions.
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
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tremble -
To shake involuntarily, typically as a result of fear or weakness.
George trembled with fear when he saw a mouse in his apartment.
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panic -
A sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing irrational behavior or chaos.
His panic grew when he realized he had lost his passport just before the flight.
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paranoid -
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.
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quaver -
To shake or tremble one's voice while speaking, typically because of nervousness or emotion
Todd's voice quavered as he suddenly realized he was speaking to a thousand people in the audience.
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terrifying -
Very frightening and causing extreme fear.
I don't like going on roller coasters, because even though others find them exciting, I find them terrifying.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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gasp -
Inhale suddenly with the mouth open, out of pain, fear or astonishment
Sherry gasped when she suddenly realized that she had lost her wallet with $500 and all her ID's and credit cards.
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wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
