Fear

/fΙͺΙ™/

The meaning and definition of Fear, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
    β€œHe was struck by fear on seeing the snake.”
  2. A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
    β€œNot everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants.”
verb
  1. To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
    β€œI fear the worst will happen.”
  2. To feel fear (about something).
    β€œNever fear; help is always near.”
Synonyms dread afraid frightened scared terrorised terrorized
Antonyms belittle contemn

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