HEEBIE-JEEBIES Synonyms
2 hypernyms for heebie-jeebies. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for HEEBIE-JEEBIES
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| jitters | noun n | |||||
noun • extreme nervousness | ||||||
| anxiety | noun n | |||||
noun • (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic • a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune | ||||||
| dread | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • fearful expectation or anticipation adjective satellite • causing fear or dread or terror verb • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of | ||||||
| fear | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) • an anxious feeling • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of • be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement • be uneasy or apprehensive about • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||||
| fright | noun n | |||||
noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) verb • cause fear in | ||||||
| nervousness | noun n | |||||
noun • the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters • an uneasy psychological state • a sensitive or highly strung temperament | ||||||
| panic | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety • sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events verb • be overcome by a sudden fear • cause sudden fear in or fill with sudden panic | ||||||
| terror | noun n | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety • a person who inspires fear or dread • a very troublesome child • the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) | ||||||
| trepidation | noun n | |||||
noun • a feeling of alarm or dread | ||||||
| unease | noun n | |||||
noun • physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) • the trait of seeming ill at ease | ||||||
| uneasiness | noun n | |||||
noun • feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable • physical discomfort (as mild sickness or depression) • embarrassment deriving from the feeling that others are critically aware of you • the trait of seeming ill at ease • inability to rest or relax or be still | ||||||
| worry | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • a strong feeling of anxiety verb • be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy • be concerned with • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • be on the mind of • lacerate by biting • touch or rub constantly | ||||||
| collywobbles | noun n | |||||
noun • severe gastroenteritis of unknown etiology; characterized by severe colic and vomiting and diarrhea | ||||||
| creeps | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • a disease of cattle and sheep attributed to a dietary deficiency; characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait • a feeling of fear and revulsion | ||||||
| screaming meemies | noun n | |||||
noun • extreme nervousness | ||||||