be scared of

Synonyms

fear accurse abhorring fearing

Antonyms

expect await anticipate

Examples

I hate the word homophobia. It's not a phobia. Why would I be scared of a faggot? Morgan Freeman

Be scared. You can't help that. But don't be afraid. Ain't nothing in the woods going to hurt you unless you corner it, or it smells that you are afraid. A bear or a deer, too, has got to be scared of a coward the same as a brave man has got to be. William Faulkner

The big lesson in life, baby, is never be scared of anyone or anything. Frank Sinatra

I tend to think you're fearless when you recognize why you should be scared of things, but do them anyway. Christian Bale

I used to be scared of pretty girls, until one confessed they're just as scared of me. Emo Philips

Make the time to be scared of more interesting things. Merlin Mann

Words in the phrase

be scared of

Close letter words and terms

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