Meaning & Definition of Fear in English
English⟶
Fear
/fɪr/
noun
1. An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
synonym:
- fear,
- fearfulness,
- fright
2. An anxious feeling
- "Care had aged him"
- "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
synonym:
- concern,
- care,
- fear
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"
synonym:
- fear,
- 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"
synonym:
- fear
2. Be afraid or scared of
- Be frightened of
- "I fear the winters in moscow"
- "We should not fear the communists!"
synonym:
- fear,
- dread
3. Be sorry
- Used to introduce an unpleasant statement
- "I fear i won't make it to your wedding party"
synonym:
- fear
4. Be uneasy or apprehensive about
- "I fear the results of the final exams"
synonym:
- fear
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"
synonym:
- reverence,
- fear,
- revere,
- venerate
Examples of using
Don't fear a knife, but fear a fork - because one stab can make four holes!
Everlasting fear, everlasting peace.
My fear is more than my desire to try.