Matakot (en. To fear)

/maˈtakot/

Synonyms

afraid of many things

Oh my God, I'm really very scared of all horror movies!

Diyos ko, sobrang matatakotin talaga ako sa lahat ng mga horror movies!

fearful of oneself

He can't join the game because he's scared of heights.

Hindi siya makasali sa game kasi matakotin siya sa matataas na lugar.

pretending to be scared as a joke

He used being scared as an excuse not to join the party.

Ginawa niyang dahilan ang matakot para hindi sumama sa party.