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Posted By:
carinemei
In Fear of
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06/13/06
08:25 PM
I can't seem to remember the word you use to mean "in fear of." Anyone?
Posted By:
Buffalo Shrdlu
Re: In Fear of
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06/13/06
08:32 PM
phobia?
Posted By:
carinemei
Re: In Fear of
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06/13/06
08:53 PM
No... It's more like, "he studied all night, [in fear of] failing the exam."
Posted By:
Faldage
Re: In Fear of
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06/13/06
10:05 PM
Quote:
No... It's more like, "he studied all night, [in fear of] failing the exam."
How about:
"he studied all night,
dreading
failing the exam."
Posted By:
carinemei
Re: In Fear of
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06/13/06
10:42 PM
Oh I got it! It's "lest":
He studied the whole night, lest he wouldn't do well on the exam.
Thank you for the suggestions guys!
Posted By:
dalehileman
Re: In Fear of
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06/13/06
11:58 PM
"else" works too
Maybe "ere" also
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