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the heebie-jeebies
noun [plural] /ˌhiː.bɪˈjiː.biz/ informalDefinition
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SMART Thesaurus: Anxiety and worry - general words
Synonyms and related words:
- agitation noun (WORRY)
- alarm noun (WORRY)
- anxiety noun (WORRY)
- apprehension noun (WORRY)
- concern noun (IMPORTANT TO)
- concern noun (WORRY)
- consternation noun
- discomfort noun
- disquiet noun
- frazzle noun (TIRED STATE)
- misgiving noun
- niggle noun (WORRY)
- overwork noun
- panic attack noun
- persecution complex noun
- perturbation noun (WORRY)
- preoccupation noun
- stage fright noun
- suspense noun
- tension noun (FEELING)
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