n. Function: noun
1 agitation or dismay in the anticipation of or in the presence of danger FF1C; living in fear of what the future might hold FF1E;
Synonyms: alarm, cold feet, consternation, dismay, dread, fright, horror, panic, terror, trepidation, trepidity
Related Words: apprehension, foreboding, misgiving, presentiment; angst, anxiety, concern, worry; agitation, discomposure, disquietude, perturbation; chickenheartedness, cowardice, cowardliness, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousness; funk, scare
Idioms: cold sweat
Contrasted Words: boldness, bravery, courage, courageousness, dauntlessness, fortitude, gallantry, intrepidity, prowess, valiancy, valor
Antonyms: fearlessness
2
Synonyms: REVERENCE 2, awe
Related Words: esteem, respect
Contrasted Words: contempt, scorn