become afraid

Examples (10)

• As the strange noises grew louder, the children became afraid.
• He had never flown before and was starting to become afraid as the plane taxied for takeoff.
• You shouldn't let yourself become afraid of the dark; it's just your imagination.
• The rabbit became afraid and froze when it saw the fox.
• She became afraid to voice her opinion after being criticized so harshly.
• I never thought he would become afraid of heights, but that one experience changed him.
• If the situation escalates, the public might become afraid and panic.
• After watching the horror movie, I became afraid of every little sound in the house.
• The witness became afraid to testify when he received anonymous threats.
• Why do people become afraid of things they don't understand?