1. (a.) Full of fear, apprehension, or alarm; afraid; frightened.

2. (a.) inclined to fear; easily frightened; without courage; timid.

3. (a.) Indicating, or caused by, fear.

4. (a.) Inspiring fear or awe; exciting apprehension or terror; terrible; frightful; dreadful.

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