fear
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/fɪə/
English
Definitions
noun
- A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.“He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.”
- A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.“Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants.”
- Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
verb
- To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.“I fear the worst will happen.”
- To feel fear (about something).“Never fear; help is always near.”
- (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.“She fears for her son’s safety.”
- To venerate; to feel awe towards.“People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.”
adjective
- Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.“hale and fear”
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Synonyms
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