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afraid in Arabic

خَائِف ḵāʔif

/əˈfɹeɪd/

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afraid in Arabic: خَائِف (ḵāʔif), مَرْعُوب (marʕūb). In English, afraid means impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Arabic words for afraid

impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive
خَائِف ḵāʔif, مَرْعُوب marʕūb

English meaning of afraid

  1. adjective Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.
  2. adjective Regretful, sorry; expressing a reluctance to face an unpleasant situation.
  3. adjective Worried about, feeling concern for, fearing for (someone or something).

Full definition of afraid

afraid in a sentence

  • He is afraid of death.
  • He is afraid to ask her out.
  • He is afraid of the future.

Synonyms of afraid

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Questions about afraid in Arabic

What is the meaning of afraid in Arabic?
Afraid in Arabic is خَائِف (ḵāʔif), مَرْعُوب (marʕūb).
ما معنى كلمة afraid؟
Afraid: خَائِف (ḵāʔif), مَرْعُوب (marʕūb).
What does afraid mean in English?
Afraid means impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

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