Definition of be afraid - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
emotionfeel fear or anxiety
- She is afraid of the dark.
2.
reluctancebe reluctant to do something
- She is afraid to speak in public.
Expressions with be afraid
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experience fear when at a high place
She is afraid of heights and avoids tall buildings.
feel very scared that you might die
She was afraid for her life during the storm.
confirm with regret that something unwanted or unpleasant is true
When asked if the show was canceled, we had to be afraid so.
Terms with be afraid included in their meaning
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fearlessness
used literally to tell someone not to be afraid or scared
uncertainty
to be afraid of uncertain situations
sudden fear
to be suddenly and intensely afraid
reassurance
do not be afraid or worried
reassurance
do not worry or be afraid
Examples of be afraid in a sentence
They were afraid to speak up. He is afraid to ask for help. They are afraid to try new things.
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- French:avoir peur, hésiter, ...
- German:Angst haben, ...
- Italian:avere paura, esitare, ...
- Spanish:tener miedo, ...
- Portuguese:ter medo, ter receio, ...
- Chinese:害怕, 畏惧, ...
- Japanese:怖がる, ためらう, ...
- Arabic:خَافَ, تَوَرَّعَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַחֵד, ...
- Russian:бояться, стесняться, ...
- Ukrainian:боятися, побоюватися, ...
- Hindi:डरना, संकोच करना, ...
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