おびえていた

was afraid

→ 怯える
phrase Rare #27,423
was afraid Often written 怯えていた. The ending ていた indicates a continuing state in the past.
JA: 犬は大きな音におびえていた。
EN: The dog was afraid of the loud noise.

彼女は夫にひどくおびえていた。

She was terrified of her husband.

その少女は自分の影におびえていた。

The girl was frightened by her own shadow.

彼女は恐怖におびえていたのに、次の瞬間には夫が無事だった。

She had been terrified, but the next moment her husband was safe.

彼女は恐怖でおびえていた。

She was terrified with fear.