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feared

adjective as in worrisome

Strongest match

Weak match

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Just like Kennedy, he feared that appearing weak would only invite his enemies to attack.

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For months, Roz had feared the poison tide, and now she was going to march straight into it.

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However, never have our comedians feared that their jokes about the president could cost them work — or even get them deported.

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Some market watchers had feared a cut ahead of the expected soft third-quarter, they note.

Newsom said he supported the goal, but feared it would unintentionally bar minors from using AI tools and learning how to use technology safely.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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