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n an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) n an anxious feeling n a feeling of profound respect for someone or something v be afraid or fee…

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  1. n an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) n an anxious feeling n a feeling of profound respect for someone or something v be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event v be afraid or scared of; be frightened of v be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement v be uneasy or apprehensive about v regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of