Fear /fɪə/

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

Definition

noun

A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
“He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.”
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
“Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants.”

verb

To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
“I fear the worst will happen.”
To feel fear (about something).
“Never fear; help is always near.”

Synonyms dread afraid frightened scared terrorised terrorized

Antonyms belittle contemn

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Fear /fɪə/

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