Abject fear is a feeling of intense fear or TERROR, often accompanied by DREAD. It is an emotion that can be caused by a variety of situations, such as a traumatic event, a natural disaster, or a life-threatening situation. The term 'abject fear' is often used to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed by fear and DREAD. In this crossword, the solutions for abject fear are 'TERROR' (6 letters) and 'DREAD' (5 letters). Both words accurately describe the feeling of intense fear and DREAD associated with abject fear.