Definition of 'fear'

Noun

1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
      Synonyms: fearfulness fright
      Antonyms: fearlessness bravery
2. an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
      Synonyms: concern care
3. a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
      Synonyms: reverence awe veneration

Verb

1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"
2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
      Synonyms: dread
3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
4. be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"
5. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
      Synonyms: reverence revere venerate

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