afraid of

1 - Even though spiders are helpful, many people are afraid of them.

2 - Many people are afraid of snakes, but most snakes aren't as dangerous as people think they are.

3 - Companies engaged in development and production of self-driving technology have said they are afraid of legal ramifications if an accident ormishap occurs.

4 - Rather than being afraid of sharks, people should be afraid for sharks, as their populations are seriously threatened.

5 - When people are asked what they are afraid of, the first thing that usually comes to mind is speaking before a group.