"óttast" meaning in Icelandic

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Verb

IPA: /ˈouhtast/
Etymology: From ótti (“fear”). Etymology templates: {{root|is|ine-pro|*h₂egʰ-}} Head templates: {{head|is|verb}} óttast, {{is-verb|óttaðist|óttast}} óttast
  1. (reflexive) to fear, be afraid Tags: reflexive Synonyms: ugga
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