A-frāid', a.

a. [O. Eng. afrayed, affraide, afraide, the p. p. of affray, q. v. Cf. AFEARD.] Impressed with fear or apprehension; fearful. “Back they recoiled, afraid.” Milton.

☞ This word expresses a less degree of fear than terrified or frightened. It is followed by of before the object of fear; as, to be afraid of death.

Synonyms—Fearful; timid; timorous.