Meaning & Definition of Fear in English

1. An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

2. An anxious feeling

• "Care had aged him"

• "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

3. A feeling of profound respect for someone or something

• "The fear of god"

• "The chinese reverence for the dead"

• "The french treat food with gentle reverence"

• "His respect for the law bordered on veneration"

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!"

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"