Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Kozue initially is afraid of men freezing up and even cowering in terror in their presence.
Source: Manga / Strawberry 100% -
Someone cowering in a corner because they are afraid their significant others is going to lash out over an honest mistake!
Source: Web Video / Bennett the Sage - She's afraid, but not cowering and terrified like the one nonviolent clone.
Source: Ambiguous Clone Ending
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Cowering and Afraid. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/afraid/cowering
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Cowering or Afraid. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/afraid/cowering.
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