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The Meaning of fearful
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(a.) Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened.
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(a.) inclined to fear; easily frightened; without courage; timid.
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(a.) Indicating, or caused by, fear.
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(a.) Inspiring fear or awe; exciting apprehension or terror; terrible; frightful; dreadful.
Synonyms
dread(a)
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frightening
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dire
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terrible
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horrendous
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fearsome
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horrific
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timorous
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dreaded
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cowardly
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awful
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trepid
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frightful
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dreadful
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direful
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horrible
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tremendous
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horrifying
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atrocious
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ugly
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alarming
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majestic
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solemn
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appalling
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dread
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grand
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noble
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stately
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august
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portentous
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imposing
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shocking
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terrific
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afraid(predicate)
Antonyms
unafraid(p)
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good
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bold
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fearless
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unalarming
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base
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undignified
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commonplace
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humble
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mean
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vulgar
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contemptible
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inferior
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paltry
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beggarly
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despicable
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lowly
Rhymes
cheerful
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tearful