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Lęk
A masculine noun. While strach is a response to a specific threat, lęk is often more abstract or internalized. It is a central theme in existential psychology.
Examples in context
Egzystencjalny lęk towarzyszy wielu bohaterom polskiej literatury.
Existential anxiety accompanies many characters in Polish literature.
Terapia poznawczo behawioralna skutecznie leczy lęk napadowy.
Cognitive behavioral therapy effectively treats panic disorder.
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