grow afraid

Frequency: 4.515.8 per million words

To gradually become more afraid over time.

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Examples (10)

  • As the strange noises from the attic continued, she grew afraid to be alone in the house.
  • Watching the storm clouds gather, the children are growing afraid of the thunder.
  • He has grown afraid of driving at night since the accident.
  • She tried to be brave, but couldn't help but grow afraid as she walked down the dark alley.
  • The soldiers grew afraid when their supplies ran low deep in enemy territory.
  • Over the years, he grew afraid of public speaking.
  • If we don't receive news soon, people will start to grow afraid for their safety.
  • I found myself growing afraid as the turbulence got worse.
  • As an artist, she grew afraid of losing her creativity.
  • Lost in the woods, the hikers grew afraid when the sun began to set.