in fear

Examples (10)

• The villagers fled in fear when they heard the approaching army.
• She spoke in fear of what might happen to her family.
• The children huddled together in fear during the thunderstorm.
• He lived in fear of being discovered by his enemies.
• The witness testified in fear of retaliation from the criminals.
• They whispered in fear that someone might be listening.
• The refugees waited in fear for news of their homeland.
• She trembled in fear as she walked through the dark alley.
• The students sat in fear of the strict teacher's reaction.
• The town's people lived in fear of the ruthless dictator.