Fear & Terror

a state in which one sweats because of being really scared or anxious

I break into a cold sweat whenever I have to speak in front of a large audience.

to make someone become extremely terrified

The haunting melody of the song chills us to the bone.

to cause extreme worry, distress, or discomfort for others

Her incessant nagging is the death of me; I can't take it anymore.

in a state of great anticipation, often holding one's breath

I wait with bated breath for the announcement of the winner.

(of a person) to involuntarily shake one's body due to feeling nervous, afraid, or cold

He shakes like a leaf every time he has to speak in public.

to extremely frighten someone

The horror movie I'm watching right now is really scaring the crap out of me.

to do or say something that makes someone become extremely frightened or worried

The horror movie I'm watching right now scares me witless.

to frighten or shock someone in order to improve or correct their behavior

The documentary about prison life scares me straight, making me reconsider my choices.

to do something that makes someone extremely scared

The horror movie I'm watching right now scares me shitless.

to shock or frighten someone very suddenly or severely

The sudden loud noise from the fireworks scared the daylights out of me.

in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something

I am on tenterhooks waiting to hear back about the job interview.

in a very restless and agitated state, often due to being shocked or frightened

The dog ran off like a scalded cat when it heard the loud thunder.

to intensely frighten or shock someone

The horror movie I'm watching right now scares the shit out of me.

unable to move or act due to being extremely shocked, surprised, or frightened

He was rooted to the ground when he saw the car accident unfold before his eyes.

with great effort to avoid injury or save one's life

The hiker clings to the cliff's edge for dear life, trying to find a secure foothold.