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be afraid of

be afraid of(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. tener miedo de
I think Mick is afraid of failing.Creo que Mick tiene miedo de fracasar.
b. tenerle miedo a
Wendy is afraid of dogs.Wendy le tiene miedo a los perros.
c. temer
Karl is afraid of intimacy.Karl teme la intimidad.
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