Afraid and Refractory

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Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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Refractory and afraid are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refractory" instead an adjective "Afraid".

Refractory adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

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Afraid and refractory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Refractory".

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