[noun] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) Synonyms:fulness, fright
[noun] an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction" Synonyms:concern, care
[noun] a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God" Synonyms:reverence, awe, veneration
[verb] be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"
[verb] be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!" Synonyms:dread
[verb] be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
[verb] be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"
[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
