Fear - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |fɪr|  American pronunciation of the word fear
Brit.  |fɪə|  British pronunciation of the word fear

noun

- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) (syn: fright)
- an anxious feeling (syn: care, concern)
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something (syn: awe, reverence, veneration)
the fear of God

verb

- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
I fear she might get aggressive
- be afraid or scared of; be frightened of (syn: dread)
I fear the winters in Moscow
We should not fear the Communists!
- be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
- be uneasy or apprehensive about
I fear the results of the final exams
- regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of (syn: revere, reverence, venerate)

Extra examples

He was a cruel king who was feared and hated by his subjects.

There's no need to fear.

He was trembling with fear.

They regarded their enemies with fear and hatred.

I've been trying to overcome my fear of flying.

The doctor's diagnosis confirmed our worst fears.

The government is trying to allay fears of a recession.

Employees expressed fears that the company would go out of business.

He told us about all his hopes and fears.

She has a morbid fear of cats.

I fear to think what may happen.

All mothers fear for their children when they first leave home.

It fears me.

The boy's eyes were full of fear.

There are fears that share prices could decrease still further.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: fear
he/she/it: fears
present participle: fearing
past tense: feared
past participle: feared
noun
singular: fear
plural: fears
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