Korean

공포
Meaning: fear; terror
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

恐
怖

Example sentences

He felt an unknown fear in the darkness.
그녀의 얼굴은 공포로 창백해졌다.
Her face turned pale with fear.
그는 유별나게 겁이 많아서 공포 영화를 못 봐요.
He's so exceptionally cowardly that he can't watch horror movies.
공포가 숨통을 조여왔다
Fear tightened around my throat.
공포가 그의 마음을 지배하기 시작했다.
Fear began to dominate his heart.
처키는 공포 영화에 등장하는 무서운 인형이다.
Chucky is a scary doll that appears in horror movies.

Usage Notes

Refers to a strong, unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

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