English dictionary
fear
/f/i/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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an anxious feeling
ExamplesThey hushed it up out of fear of public reaction.
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a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
ExamplesThe fear of God.
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A variant of <u>Fere</u>, a mate, a companion.
Source: webster1913
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A painful emotion or passion excited by the expectation of evil, or the apprehension of impending danger; apprehension; anxiety; solicitude; alarm; dread.
Source: webster1913
verb
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be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
ExamplesI fear she might get aggressive.
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be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
ExamplesI fear the winters in Moscow.
We should not fear the Communists!
Synonyms dreadSource: WordNet 3.0
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be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
ExamplesI fear I won't make it to your wedding party.
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be uneasy or apprehensive about
ExamplesI fear the results of the final exams.
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regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
ExamplesFear God as your father.
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To feel a painful apprehension of; to be afraid of; to consider or expect with emotion of alarm or solicitude.
Source: webster1913
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To be in apprehension of evil; to be afraid; to feel anxiety on account of some expected evil.
Source: webster1913