FEAR. He lives in a chronic state of fear and all of the synonyms of it.

 merriam webster definition and synonyms 

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

anxiety

fearfulness

dread

panic

terror

fright

worry

horror

trepidation

scare

concern

dismay

alarm

phobia

nervousness

alarum

pang

apprehension

agitation

creeps

jitters

consternation

twinge

timidity

perturbation

cowardice

disquiet

qualm

funk

willies

discomposure

faintheartedness

timorousness