Shows of fear can be expressed in many ways. TENSES is a 6 letter word meaning to become rigid or tight, often due to fear. COWERS is a 6 letter word meaning to shrink back or crouch down out of fear. PALES is a 5 letter word meaning to become pale or lose color, often due to fear. CRINGES is a 7 letter word meaning to shrink back or flinch away out of fear. All of these words describe different ways to show fear.