korku — meaning in English

English meaning

• fear noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
• fright noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
• horror noun A strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust.
• thrill verb To give someone a sudden rush of excitement or pleasure.
• trepidation noun A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that is about to happen.

Senses

korku is used for these senses in English:

• fright A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.
• horror (countable, uncountable) An intense distressing emotion of fear or repugnance.
• thrill A cause of sudden excitement; a kick.

fear — full definition

1. noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
2. verb To be afraid of something or someone.
3. verb To worry or be concerned about something.

fright — full definition

1. noun A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
2. noun Informal: someone or something that looks alarming or ridiculous.
3. verb To frighten; to cause fear in someone.

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