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adj.
1. Feeling fear or apprehension; frigthened
2. Reluctant, as through fear or timidity
synonyms:
AFRAID, ALARMED, FRIGHTENED, TERRIFIED all indicate a state of fear.
AFRAID implies inner apprehensive disquiet
ALARMED implies that feelings are aroused through realisation of some imminent or unexpected danger to oneself or others
FRIGTHTENED means shocked with sudden, but usually short-lived, fear, especially that arising from apprehension of physical harm
TERRIFIED suggests the emotional reaction when one is struck with a violent, overwhelming fear