прилагательное [предикатив] испуганный, напуганный; боящийся Например: to be afraid of something — бояться чего-либо to make afraid — пугать Who is afraid? — Кто боится? I am afraid to wake him. — Я не решаюсь его будить. He was afraid to dive from the high board. — Он боялся нырять с вышки. Синоним(ы): fearful, frightened, scared Антоним(ы): audacious, brave, unafraid afraid
adjective Etymology: Middle English affraied, from past participle of affraien to frighten — more at affray 1. filled with fear or apprehension Example: afraid of machines Example: afraid for his job 2. filled with concern or regret over an unwanted situation Example: I'm afraid I won't be able to go 3. having a dislike for something Example: afraid of hard work Synonyms: see fearful