Meaning of 'fear'

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Meaning of ‘fear’

8 definitions found.

fear

noun

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Synonyms: fearfulness

noun

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Example: "the fear of God"

Synonyms: veneration

noun

an anxious feeling

Synonyms: care

verb

regard with feelings of respect and reverence

Synonyms: reverence

verb

be afraid or scared of

Synonyms: dread

verb

be uneasy or apprehensive about

Example: "I fear the results of the final exams"

verb

be sorry

verb

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

Example: "I fear they might get aggressive."

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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