FEAR





Definition:

  1. [noun] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
    Synonyms: fulness, fright

  2. [noun] an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
    Synonyms: concern, care

  3. [noun] a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
    Synonyms: reverence, awe, veneration

  4. [verb] be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"

  5. [verb] be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
    Synonyms: dread

  6. [verb] be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

  7. [verb] be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"

  8. [verb] 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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