Definition of 怯え (おびえ)
おび
                        怯え
おびえ
obie
noun
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being startled, surprised or afraid, panic, trepidation(usually kana)
Other readings:
                おびえ《脅え》
                Related Kanji
| 怯 | cowardice, wince, flinch, hesitate, waver | 
| 脅 | threaten, coerce |