Afraid and Petrified

Afraid

Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

Petrified is a synonym for afraid in fearful topic. In some cases you can use "Petrified" instead an adjective "Afraid", when it comes to topics like frightened, scared.

Petrified

Definitions of Afraid not found.

Afraid is a synonym for petrified in terrified topic. You can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Petrified".

Nearby Words: petrify, petrifying, petrifaction

Both words in one sentence

  • I said, well, at first I was afraid, I was petrified, thought that I could never live without you... by my side.
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