She was mortally afraid of being laughed at for surrendering, after her many and vehement declarations of independence.
Louisa May Alcott Little Women (1869)
Dogs were mortally afraid of the leopard smell, and would not go anywhere near it.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH (2003)
And she was mortally afraid of meeting the vicar, which meant she spent the best part of her days watching TV inside.
Salley Vickers MR GOLIGHTLY'S HOLIDAY (2003)