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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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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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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willies -
A strong feeling of nervous apprehension and discomfort
Inside the abandoned house, the slightest sound gave Hannah the willies.
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nightmare -
A very bad dream, or an event that is like a bad dream
Mr. and Mrs. Brown thought their cruise on the Diamond Princess would be wonderful, but it turned into a nightmare when the Coronavirus broke out on the ship.
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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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terror -
A feeling of extreme fear
Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.
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quaver -
(of a person's voice) shake or tremble in speaking, typically through 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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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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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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timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
