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   fear

   /fɪə/

   noun

   • 1. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm: "I cowered in fear as bullets whizzed past" Similar terrorfrightfearfulnesshorroralarmpanicagitationtrepidationdreadconsternationdismaydistressanxietyworryangstuneaseuneasinessapprehensionapprehensivenessnervousnessnervestimiditydisquietdisquietudediscomposureunrestperturbationforebodingmisgivingdoubtsuspicioninformal:the creepsthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe collywobblesjitterinesstwitchinessbutterflies (in the stomach)funkblue funkthe (screaming) abdabsrhyming slang:the Joe Blakesarchaic:worrimentrare:inquietudephobiaaversionantipathydreadbugbearbogeynightmarehorrorterroranxietyneurosiscomplexmaniaabnormal fearirrational fearobsessive fearbête noireinformal:hang-upOpposite calmnessconfidence
   • ▪ a feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety of someone: "police launched a hunt for the family amid fears for their safety"
   • ▪ the likelihood of something unwelcome happening: "she observed the other guests without fear of attracting attention" Similar likelihoodlikelinessprospectpossibilitychanceoddsprobabilityexpectationconceivabilityfeasibilityplausibilityriskdanger
   • ▪ a mixed feeling of dread and reverence: "the love and fear of God" Similar awewonderwondermentamazementreverencevenerationrespectdreadOpposite indifference

   verb

   • 1. be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful: "I hated him but didn't fear him any more" Similar be afraid ofbe fearful ofbe scared ofbe apprehensive ofdreadlive in fear ofgo in terror ofbe terrified ofbe terrified bycower beforetremble beforecringe fromshrink fromflinch frombe anxious aboutworry aboutpanic aboutfeel consternation abouthave forebodings aboutfeel apprehensive aboutinformal:be in a blue funk abouthave a phobia abouthave a horror ofhave a dread ofshudder attake fright at
   • ▪ feel anxiety on behalf of: "I fear for the city with this madman let loose in it" Similar worry aboutfeel anxious/concerned abouthave anxieties abouthave qualms aboutfeel disquiet forbe solicitous for
   • ▪ avoid doing something because one is afraid: "she eventually feared to go out at all" Similar be too afraidbe too scaredbe too apprehensivehesitatedare notinformal:have cold feet about
   • ▪ used to express regret or apology: "I shall buy her book, though not, I fear, the hardback version"
   • ▪ regard (God) with reverence and awe: "he urged his listeners to fear God" Similar stand in awe ofregard with awereverereverenceveneraterespectdreadbe intimidated by

   Word Origin Old Englishfǣr ‘calamity, danger’, fǣran ‘frighten’, also ‘revere’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gevaar and German Gefahr ‘danger’.

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word fear, a noun and verb that describes an unpleasant emotion caused by danger or threat. See also related phrases and articles about fear.

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   Fear is an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad. Learn how to use fear as a noun and a verb, and see synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and examples of fear in different contexts.

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   Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether real or imagined. It can also mean a specific instance of or propensity for such a feeling, a concern or anxiety, a reverential awe, or something that causes feelings of dread or apprehension.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word fear, a noun that describes the bad feeling of being in danger or frightened. Find out how to use fear in idioms, phrases and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   Fear is a very unpleasant or disturbing feeling caused by the presence or imminence of danger, or a state or condition marked by this feeling. Find out the synonyms, related terms, and usage examples of fear in different contexts.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word fear as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Find out the origin, related words, and idioms of fear in British and American English.

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   Fear is a noun or a verb that means a strong, unpleasant feeling of being worried or frightened. Learn how to use fear in different contexts, with examples and translations in various languages.