Afraid
Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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He nearly did, even admitting outright he was afraid to be in a relationship with Julia because he felt he wouldn't be moving on with her.
Source: Film / Defending Your Life -
The Cleveland Show: Cleveland is too afraid to kill cockroaches, so he just puts bowls over them, resulting in the house becoming filled with slowly moving little domes.
Source: Creepy Cockroach - Twice Shy: Gwen and Trent both want a kiss, but Gwen is timid because she has no real experience with romance, and Trent is afraid of scaring Gwen off by moving too fast.
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