Expressions of Fear in English
If you want to talk about fear in English, here are some words and expressions to help you:
Afraid
We use “afraid” as an adjective to express that something or someone is dangerous:
- afraid of lions
- Don’t be afraid
- I am not afraid of him
- She is so shy to talk to people
Horror
When fear is sudden and shocking:
- horror film
- horror story
Fear
Expressing fear of specific important things:
- fear of poverty
- fear of exams
Frighten and Scare
Using “frighten” and “scare” when fear occurs suddenly:
- Yesterday my friend scared me by shouting
- The monster figure in the film was really frightening
- He is terrified of spiders
Terror
When fear becomes even greater:
- terror in behavior
- terror in his look
Adjectives Related to Fear
- not afraid, unafraid
- fearless
- coward
- shy
- brave
- courageous
Feel free to incorporate these words and expressions into your English conversations about fear!