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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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spooky - An eerie or ghostly atmosphere that causes feelings of fear.

Eric regretted his ghost-hunting expedition with friends because he felt cold shivers when they went into the spooky old building.

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harrowing - Intensely distressing

Although they were happy to be alive, the plane's passengers were still trying to overcome the harrowing crash landing in the river.

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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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horrified - Filled with horror or shock.

She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.

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willies - A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort

Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.

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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.

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timid - Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened

Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.

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flee - To run away from a place or situation of danger

Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.

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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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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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cower - To crouch down in fear

The dog cowered in fear as the sound of thunder filled the sky.