Afraid and Loath

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Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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Loath is a synonym for afraid in reluctant topic. In some cases you can use "Loath" instead an adjective "Afraid". popular alternative

Loath adjective - Slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty.

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Afraid is a synonym for loath in against topic. You can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Loath". popular alternative

Nearby Words: loathsome, loathing, loathed, loathly

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