Afraid and Sissy

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Afraid adjective - Filled with fear or dread.

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

Sissy adjective - Of or relating to a man who has or displays qualities more suitable for women.

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Afraid and sissy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Afraid" instead an adjective "Sissy".

Inspector immediately rises up and asks her to see his son who he's afraid might be a "sissy".

Source: Series / Murdoch Mysteries
And then subverts this trope, being a Master of Disguise and a Master Actor, playing up the "sissy" aspect because that's what people expect to see - behind the perfume and giggles he's a Determinator who isn't afraid to get all up in the hero's grill.

Source: Sissy Villain

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