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Discover LudwigThe phrase "afraid her" is not correct in standard written English as it lacks context and clarity.
It could be used in a context where someone is expressing fear regarding a female individual, but it needs additional information to be meaningful.
Example: "He was afraid her reaction would be negative."
Alternatives: "fearful of her" or "worried about her".
Exact(51)
"Come, girl, don't be afraid," her father said, fear detectable in his voice.
"You have to face things and show them you're not afraid," her mother told her.
He said to Channel 4 News: "I'm afraid her tweet conveyed a sense of disrespect.
You will reach their hearts and give support to a pregnant woman who is afraid her husband will be killed".
Respect is the basic rule of politics and I'm afraid her tweet conveyed a sense of disrespect.
She said she was afraid her neck was going to break.
Similar(9)
(4) Her colleagues fear her (5) Her colleagues are afraid of her .
Her sisters were afraid of her.
Her colleagues are afraid of her.
Her colleagues are very afraid of her.
(7) Her colleagues are very afraid of her .
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