fears

/fɪəz//fɪɹz/

noun

  1. 1

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

    He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
  2. 2

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

    Not everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants.
  3. 3

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

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

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

    I fear the worst will happen.
  2. 2

    To feel fear (about something).

    Never fear; help is always near.
  3. 3

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

    She fears for her son’s safety.
  4. 4

    To venerate; to feel awe towards.

    People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.
  5. 5

    To regret.

    I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died.
  6. 6

    To cause fear to; to frighten.

  7. 7

    To be anxious or solicitous for.

  8. 8

    To suspect; to doubt.

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