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1.
filled with fear or apprehension
afraid even to turn his head
suddenly looked afraid
afraid for his life
afraid of snakes
afraid to ask questions
2.
filled with regret or concern; used often to soften an unpleasant statement
I'm afraid I won't be able to come
he was afraid he would have to let her go
I'm afraid you're wrong
3.
feeling worry or concern or insecurity
She was afraid that I might be embarrassed
terribly afraid of offending someone
I am afraid we have witnessed only the first phase of the conflict
4.
having feelings of aversion or unwillingness
afraid of hard work
afraid to show emotion
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