Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
afeard
Adjective
/əˈfɪrd/
Definition
Afraid or frightened.
Examples
- She felt afeard when she heard the loud noise in the dark.
- The children were afeard of the thunderstorm outside.
- Despite his brave demeanor, he was afeard of the dark.
Meaning
The state of being fearful or anxious about something.
Synonyms
- afraid
- scared
- frightened
- fearful
- apprehensive
