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Scared of the aftermath vs Scared of aftermath

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Scared of the aftermath" is more commonly used and refers to being afraid of the consequences or results that follow a particular event. On the other hand, "scared of aftermath" could be used in a poetic or artistic context to convey a more abstract or general fear of what comes after something.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 621 views

Scared of the aftermath

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express fear or anxiety about the consequences or results that follow a particular event or situation.

Examples:

  • She was scared of the aftermath of the accident.
  • He is scared of the aftermath of his decision.
  • They are scared of the aftermath of the storm.
  • The country is scared of the aftermath of the war.
  • I am scared of the aftermath of the breakup.
  • Jan 27, 2016 ... Officers are becoming more scared of the aftermath of a deadly force encounter than the encounter itself. With tragic mass shootings added to ...
  • I am so scared of the aftermath. My CP is non-ETOH related, as I haven't had a drink for over 32 years. I am equally happy to hear from ETOH related pancreatitis ...
  • Sep 9, 2012 ... I was scared of the aftermath, but you can't say no to things because you're scared. You just have to go for it." Lawrence, who also stars in the ...
  • Feb 21, 2016 ... I was suddenly scared of the aftermath. Then went to recall we never heared Nadines reply. They just looked at each other after James' I love ...

Alternatives:

  • afraid of the consequences
  • fearful of the results
  • worried about what comes next
  • anxious about the aftermath
  • terrified of the aftermath

Scared of aftermath

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase could be used in a poetic or artistic context to convey a more abstract or general fear of what comes after something, without specifying a particular event or situation.
  • Nov 18, 2014 ... Police have this morning blocked opposition members led by Masaka Municipality MP Mathias Mpuuga from delivering their petition to the DR ...

Alternatives:

  • fearful of what follows
  • afraid of what comes next
  • scared of the future
  • anxious about what lies ahead
  • terrified of what is to come

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