fear

fears feared fearing
Noun
1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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2. an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
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3. a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
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Verb
1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"
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2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
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3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
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4. be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"
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5. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
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