24
afraid(adjective, fearful, frightened)
22
horrified(verb, adjective, frightened)
17
paralyzed(verb, adjective, calm, still, lifeless)
17
terrified(verb, adjective, upset, anxious, worried)
15
frozen(verb, adjective, upset, calm, hard)
13
scared(verb, adjective, frightened)
12
fossilized(adjective, hardened, syrupy, jellied, cimmerian)
12
frightened(verb, adjective, frightened)
11
terror-stricken(adjective, upset, anxious, worried, fearful)
9
hardened(verb, adjective, set, hard, firm)
8
firm(adjective, calm, set, strong, hard)
8
numb(adjective, upset, calm, still, worried)
8
dead in the water
8
fearful(adjective, person, feelings, emotions, frightened)
8
ossified(verb, adjective, hard, firm, solid)
8
startled(verb, adjective, upset, anxious, worried)
7
intimidated(verb, adjective, frightened)
6
alarmed(verb, expression, adjective, frightened)
6
stupefied(verb, adjective)
6
unnerved(verb, adjective, upset, worried, fearful)
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