Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- False Friend: Filly Starlight is afraid of making new friends because she is afraid they might abandon her like she believes Sunburst did.
Source: Fanfic / Aftermath Of The Games -
Matron: Oh, I'm afraid it was another false alarm, Mr Tidey, you may as well go back to work.
Source: Film / Carry On Matron -
Ayane is afraid of being consumed by her gate, and so uses false gates until told that they simply don't have the power needed.
Source: Anime / Gate Keepers 21
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