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fear
verb(fear)
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Synonyms: revere, reverence, venerate,
fear
verb(fear)
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
Synonyms: dread,
Examples:
I fear the winters in Moscow.
We should not fear the Communists!.
fear
noun(fear)
an anxious feeling
Synonyms: care, concern,
Examples:
They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction.
fear
noun(fear)
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Synonyms: awe, reverence, veneration,
Examples:
The fear of God.
fear
noun(fear)
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Synonyms: fearfulness, fright,
Antonyms: fearlessness,
fear
verb(fear)
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Examples:
I fear she might get aggressive.
fear
verb(fear)
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
Examples:
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party.
fear
(fear)
be uneasy or apprehensive about
Examples:
I fear the results of the final exams.

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