Synonyms

My stuffed toy was so tattered that it cannot be repaired.

• soiled

• torn

• broken

• dirty

I am very apprehensive when I have to speak to a crowd.

• cautious

• nervous

• keen

• happy

My mother reprimanded me for not washing the dishes.

• scolded

• warned

• rewarded

• beat

We were terrified by the shadows in the house.

• awakened

• frightened

• surprised

• shocked

The neighbour compensated us for taking care of her pets.

• rewarded

• recognised

• praised

• loved

We were never dismayed in spite of the difficult problem.

• alarmed

• discouraged

• troubled

• saddened

Many people have a loathing for oily foods.

• reason

• dislike

• taste

• longing

It is important to be vigilant when you walk in lonely places.

• alert

• cautious

• aware

• happy

It is a bad practice to humiliate people for mistakes.

• embarrass

• scold

• annoy

• irritate

There was a serious collision between two vehicles on the highway.

• mistake

• argument

• incident

• accident