Afraid and Against

Afraid

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Against and afraid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Against" instead an adjective "Afraid".

Against

Against preposition - In or into contact with.

Afraid and against are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Against".
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