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Fear — synonyms, fear antonyms, definition

1. fear (Noun)

40 synonyms
admiration alarm anxiety apprehension awe burden care concern consideration consternation dismay disquiet disquietude dread esteem fearfulness foreboding fright homage horror • • •
1 antonym
fearlessness
3 definitions

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

fear (Noun) — An anxious feeling. ex. "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

fear (Noun) — A feeling of profound respect for someone or something. ex. "the fear of God"

2 types of
anxiety emotion
27 types
affright alarm apprehension apprehensiveness chill consternation creeps dismay dread frisson horror hysteria intimidation misgiving panic panic attack quiver scare shiver shudder • • •
1 part
cold sweat
4 see also
'fraid afraid fearless unafraid

2. fear (Verb)

17 synonyms
apprehend blanch cower cringe distrust dread falter misdoubt mistrust quail quake revere reverence shrink start tremble venerate
5 definitions

fear (Verb) — Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event. ex. "I fear she might get aggressive"

fear (Verb) — Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of. ex. "We should not fear the Communists!" ex. "I fear the winters in Moscow"

fear (Verb) — Be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement. ex. "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

fear (Verb) — Be uneasy or apprehensive about. ex. "I fear the results of the final exams"

fear (Verb) — Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed, exalted or be in awe of. ex. "Fear God as your father"

7 types of
esteem prize regret respect sweat value worry
4 types
enshrine panic saint worship