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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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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intimidating -
Causing fear, hesitancy, and anxiety
His first day on the job as an accountant in the corporation with 50,000 employees, was intimidating - but he tried his best to be strong and brave.
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dread -
Great fear or apprehension
Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.
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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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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.
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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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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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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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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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scary -
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.
She stayed frozen in her bed, unable to get up and investigate the scary sound she heard in the middle of the night.
