Dread and Timorousness

Dread

Dread noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.
Usage example: we were filled with dread when we saw the rapids we would be rafting down

Timorousness and dread are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Timorousness" instead a noun "Dread".

Nearby Words: dreadful, dreadfully, dreaded, dreading, dreader

Timorousness

Timorousness noun - Lack of willingness to assert oneself and take risks.

Dread and timorousness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dread" instead a noun "Timorousness".
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