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trepidation
Synonyms and Antonyms of trepidation
the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger shaking with trepidation, I stepped into the old abandoned house Synonyms alarm (also alarum), anxiety, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, scare, terror, fearRelated Words phobia; creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies; pang, qualm, twinge; agitation, apprehension, consternation, discomposure, disquiet, funk, perturbation; concern, dismay, worry; cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousnessNear Antonyms aplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence; bravery, courage, courageousness, daring, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, intrepidness, stoutness, valor; audacity, guts, nerve
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