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be afraid (verb)

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  • afraid — This word, meaning filled with fear, apprehension, concern, or regret, is overused in everyday conversation with the verb to be as a loose, inaccurate synonym for to think, to feel, to believe. Avoid such statements as I m afraid you re wrong and …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • afraid — adjective (often afraid of/to do) feeling fear or anxiety; frightened. ↘(afraid for) anxious about the well being of. Phrases I m afraid expressing polite apology or regret. Origin ME: past participle of the obs. verb affray, from Anglo Norman Fr …   English new terms dictionary

  • Not Afraid — For the Stephanie Smith album, see Not Afraid (album). Not Afraid …   Wikipedia

  • Georgian verb paradigm — This article is about the conjugation of verbs in the Georgian language (focused on examples). The reader is advised to see Georgian grammar, especially if not familiar with the language, before attempting to read this article. Georgian verb… …   Wikipedia

  • frighten — verb (T) 1 to make someone feel afraid: Don t stand so near the edge, you re frightening me! | frighten sb to death/frighten sb out of their wits (=make someone feel extremely afraid): She ll be frightened to death when she sees the way you drive …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • chicken out — verb remove oneself from an obligation He bowed out when he heard how much work was involved • Syn: ↑back off, ↑pull out, ↑back down, ↑bow out • Hypernyms: ↑retire, ↑withdraw …   Useful english dictionary

  • cry out — verb utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy (Freq. 10) I won! he exclaimed Help! she cried I m here, the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost • Syn: ↑exclaim, ↑cry, ↑outcry, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • take on — verb 1. take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect (Freq. 10) His voice took on a sad tone The story took a new turn he adopted an air of superiority She assumed strange manners The gods assume human or animal form in these fables • Syn: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • back down — verb 1. move backwards from a certain position (Freq. 2) The bully had to back down • Syn: ↑back up, ↑back off • Derivationally related forms: ↑backdown • Hypernyms: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • hole up — verb 1. remain secluded or in hiding He is writing his book and is holing up in his study • Hypernyms: ↑hide, ↑hide out • Verb Frames: Something s 2. score a hole in one • Topics: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • speak out — verb express one s opinion openly and without fear or hesitation John spoke up at the meeting • Syn: ↑opine, ↑speak up, ↑animadvert, ↑sound off • Derivationally related forms: ↑opinionative ( …   Useful english dictionary

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