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Was Apprehensive Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FEARED which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer is "FEARED" which means:

    noun
  • • An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  • • An anxious feeling
  • • A feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  • verb
  • • Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
  • • Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
  • • Be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
  • • Be uneasy or apprehensive about
  • • Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
  • adjective
  • • Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was a feared warrior in the ancient times."
  • • "The notorious gang leader was a feared figure in the city."

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The Guardian Quick28 Jun 2013 Across 15
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