sound afraid

Frequency: 6.231.0 per million words

To seem afraid based on the sound of one's voice.

afraidVERBS + afraid

Categories:

sound

Examples (10)

  • He tried to keep his voice steady and not sound afraid.
  • When she spoke, her voice trembled and she sounded afraid.
  • Even though he was terrified, he made sure not to sound afraid on the phone.
  • Does my voice sound afraid when I talk about the incident?
  • The lost child sounded afraid as he called for his mother in the crowded mall.
  • Sounding afraid, she whispered that someone was outside the door.
  • It's important to control your tone so you don't sound afraid during the presentation.
  • He didn't want to sound afraid, but his quavering voice betrayed him.
  • She cleared her throat, hoping she wouldn't sound afraid when she answered.
  • You sounded genuinely afraid when you described the near-accident.