Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abject-fear
noun
/ˈæb.dʒɛkt fɪr/
Definition
A state of fear that is extreme and experienced with deep emotional distress.
Examples
- After witnessing the horror of the accident, she was left in a state of abject fear.
- His abject fear of speaking in public kept him from pursuing his career aspirations.
- The dark alley filled him with abject fear as he walked home late at night.
Meaning
Abject fear refers to a profound and overwhelming sense of terror or dread, often paralyzing and incapacitating the individual experiencing it.
Synonyms
- utter fear
- extreme terror
- unmitigated dread
- profound anxiety
