11
fear(noun, feeling, shock, emotion, alarm)
11
reaction(noun, feeling, emotion, sentiment)
11
surprise(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
10
expression of emotion(expression, feeling, emotion, reaction, sentiment)
9
alarm(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
8
astonishment(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
8
emotion(noun, feeling, reaction, sentiment)
8
feeling(noun, emotion, reaction, sentiment)
8
horror(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
amazement(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
anxiety(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
confusion(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
consternation(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
dismay(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
7
fright(noun, feeling, shock, fear, emotion)
6
cry(noun, sound, voice, exclamation, shouting)
6
exclamation(noun, sound, voice, shouting)
6
sensation(noun, feeling, emotion, reaction, sentiment)
6
sense(noun, feeling, emotion, reaction, sentiment)
6
sentiment(noun, feeling, emotion, reaction)
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