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have butterflies

VERB

fear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be apprehensive be disquieted be frightened be in awe break out in a sweat dare not feel concern have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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He later claims to have "butterflies in my ears", raising the terrifying possibility he was growing caterpillars in there first.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2023

Karaoke can be one of the purest ways to sing out all those emotions, whether you have butterflies in your stomach, a burning passion, a tortured soul or an unrequited love.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2023

If I don't have butterflies before a TV interview, or before that big lecture, I'm not going to go to give a good talk.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2021

Gastroentomologist: The doctor to visit if you have butterflies in your stomach.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2018

Under the chandeliers, in corners and doorways, have butterflies fluttering from invisible silver wires.

From Suppers Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul

have butterflies

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