fear

A2
Pronunciation
/fɪə/
/fɪəɹ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

Example Sentences
  • He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
2 Definition

A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

Example Sentences
  • Not everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants.
3 Definition

Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.

Example Sentences
  • I fear the worst will happen.
2 Definition

To feel fear (about something).

Example Sentences
  • Never fear; help is always near.
3 Definition

(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.

Example Sentences
  • She fears for her son’s safety.
4 Definition

To venerate; to feel awe towards.

Example Sentences
  • People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.
5 Definition

To regret.

Example Sentences
  • I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died.
6 Definition

To cause fear to; to frighten.

7 Definition

To be anxious or solicitous for.

8 Definition

To suspect; to doubt.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

Example Sentences
  • hale and fear