VERB: "to be afraid of" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to be afraid of" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
(noun)
1. an anxious feeling
2. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AFRAID (adjective)
1. feeling worry or concern or insecurity
2. filled with fear or apprehension
VERB (noun)
1. a content word that denotes an action, occurrence, or state of existence
2. the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence

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