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| creep out |
(informal) to cause (someone) to feel uneasy or a bit frightened; give (someone) the creeps. |
| dauntless |
incapable of being discouraged or frightened off; fearless. [1/2 definitions] |
| fear |
a strong feeling you get when you expect danger or pain. [2 definitions] |
| freak1 |
(informal) to become frightened or nervous, as from a sudden surprise. [1/4 definitions] |
| gun-shy |
easily frightened by the sound of gunfire, as a dog. [1/2 definitions] |
| make one's hair stand on end |
to make very frightened. |
| shy1 |
easily frightened. [2/4 definitions] |
| spook |
(informal) to become frightened or nervous. [1/4 definitions] |
| stampede |
the sudden and hurried mass movement of a large group of frightened animals. [1/5 definitions] |
| stout-hearted |
brave and determined; not easily frightened or discouraged; dauntless. |
| terror-stricken |
overcome by terror; extremely frightened; terrified. |
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