Afear

Synonyms of afear

• terrify
• frighten
• scare

Antonyms of afear

• calm
• comfort
• reassure

Collocations of afear

afraid of

Frequency: 80 %

She was afear of the dark.

afraid to

Frequency: 70 %

He was afear to confront his boss.

afraid for

Frequency: 60 %

I was afear for her safety.

afraid that

Frequency: 50 %

She was afear that she would fail the exam.

Idiomatic Expressions for afear

• Phrase: fearful for one's life
  Meaning: to be very scared or anxious about one's safety
  Usage: After the earthquake, many people were fearful for their lives and sought shelter in open spaces.