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fear

/fɪə/

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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.

Synonyms:dread

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."
To regret.
"I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died."
To cause fear to; to frighten.
To be anxious or solicitous for.
To suspect; to doubt.

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