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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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dread - Great fear or apprehension

Emma was filled with dread every time her boss called her into his office.

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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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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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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.