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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Don't be scared of it

That dog never harms anyone. Don't be scared of it.

HI,

Is it right to say the following instead of "Don't be scared of it" in the above? Thanks.

Don't be afraid of it.

Don't be frightened by/at it.

Don't dread it.

Don't be dreadful of it.

Don't be fearful of it.
  

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Angliholic That dog never harms anyone. Don't be scared of it. HI,Is it right to say the following instead of "Don't be scared of it" in the above?

  • Angliholic That dog never harms anyone.
  • Don't be scared of it.
  • HI,Is it right to say the following instead of "Don't be scared of it" in the above?
  • Thanks.
  • Don't be fearful of it.
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AngliholicThat dog never harms anyone. Don't be scared of it. HI,Is it right to say the following instead of "Don't be scared of it" in the above? Thanks. Don't be afraid of it.Don't be frightened by/at it.Don't dread it.Don't be dreadful of it.Don't be fearful of it.
ok

ok (by)

'dread' is a bit strong (I usually think of dreading some event
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Thanks, Philip.

But can you explain why the last version is a bit nunatural?

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