Words Related To Fear And Anxiety

noun understanding or grasp of something

• The apprehension of the suspect was carried out by the police with precision.
• I can sense some apprehension in the air before the big announcement.
• I have some serious apprehension about meeting my partner's parents for the first time.
• Her apprehension towards change was like a heavy weight on her shoulders.

noun a lack of courage or bravery; timidity

• His act of running away in the face of danger showed his cowardice.
• He chickened out at the last minute, revealing his cowardice.
• Don't be such a wimp, show some courage instead of cowardice.
• The decision to stay silent in the face of injustice is a form of cowardice.

noun a sudden, small movement, typically of the body in response to pain or fear

verb to make a sudden, small movement because of pain or fear

• Despite the loud noise, she did not flinch and remained composed.
• I saw a spider crawling towards her, but she didn't even flinch.
• I can't believe he didn't even flinch when she insulted him like that.
• The company has faced many challenges, but they never flinch in their determination to succeed.

noun a sudden feeling of fear or panic

verb to cause fear or panic in someone

• The loud noise outside the house caused a scare among the residents.
• I didn't mean to scare you when I jumped out from behind the door.
• The horror movie we watched last night gave me a good scare.
• The thought of failing the exam was a constant scare looming over her head.

adjective showing excessive caution; overly careful

• The scientist was overcautious in drawing conclusions from the preliminary data.
• Don't be so overcautious about trying new things, just go for it!
• She's being way too overcautious about meeting him, just relax and see how it goes.
• His overcautious nature acted like a barrier, preventing him from taking risks and experiencing new opportunities.