Synonyms of bated

Antonyms of bated

Collocations of bated

breath
Frequency: 70 %

She waited with bated breath for the results of the competition.

anticipation
Frequency: 60 %

The audience watched in bated anticipation as the magician performed his final trick.

excitement
Frequency: 50 %

The children were filled with bated excitement as they waited for Santa to arrive.

expectation
Frequency: 45 %

The team held their breath in bated expectation as the final seconds of the game ticked away.

fear
Frequency: 40 %

With bated fear, she approached the dark and abandoned house.

Idiomatic Expressions for bated

  • Phrase: bated breath
    Meaning: in a state of suspense, anticipation, or anxiety
    Usage: We waited with bated breath for the results of the competition.