fears
/fɪəz//fɪɹz/
noun
- 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
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
“Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants.”
- 3
Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
Synonyms
verb
- 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
To feel fear (about something).
“Never fear; help is always near.”
- 3
(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
“She fears for her son’s safety.”
- 4
To venerate; to feel awe towards.
“People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.”
- 5
To regret.
“I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died.”
- 6
To cause fear to; to frighten.
- 7
To be anxious or solicitous for.
- 8
To suspect; to doubt.
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