adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
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The more we try to control nature, the more fearful we are that nature will answer our interference with violence.
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It becomes increasingly fixated on rituals and formalities, and ever more fearful of ultimate results.
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The 1989 Home Office report found that victims of burglary become more fearful of street crime as well.
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Several men said they are more fearful for their wives, girlfriends and children.
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Nowadays few of us have seen anyone who is near death, so we are that much more fearful of the unknown.
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There has never been a time when our farmers have been more fearful of the future.
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He is so accustomed to taking charge, and so fearful of intrusions, that he feels he can trust only himself.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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a fearful noise
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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My father had the most fearful temper that shot up in seconds.
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She looked red-eyed and white-faced, slightly fearful and anxious.
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The 1989 Home Office report found that victims of burglary become more fearful of street crime as well.
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The more we try to control nature, the more fearful we are that nature will answer our interference with violence.
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The old ones, fearful and suspicious, jealous even, were attempting to stifle young love.