I don't want to cause you any alarm, but there's a rattlesnake in the path ahead of you.
Synonyms and examplesfearI have a dreadful fear of heights.
terrorShe fled from the attacker in terror.
dreadThe thought of giving a speech filled me with dread.
frightThe family ran from their home in fright when the earthquake struck.
panicPanic spread through the crowd when someone shouted "Fire!"
phobiaI've got a phobia of birds.
Go to the thesaurus article about these synonyms and antonyms ofalarm.
See alsoafraid
frightened
scared
petrified
terrified
panic-stricken
worried
nervous
apprehensive
uneasy
give you the creeps
hair-raising
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Fearis an unpleasant feeling caused by being worried that something bad or dangerous will happen. If you feel fear, you areafraid.