lingeringfear
nounUK /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ fɪə/
US /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ fɪr/
A scared feeling that stays with you for a long time.
After the scary movie, a lingering fear kept her awake all night.
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2. A worry that stays after a bad experience.
He had a lingering fear of dogs after being chased.
3. A small scared feeling that will not go away.
A lingering fear made her check the door twice.
4. A memory of being scared that stays in your mind.
The lingering fear of the storm returned whenever the wind blew.