Definitions

fear

[feer] / fɪər /

NOUN

alarm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alarm angst anxiety apprehension awe concern despair dismay doubt dread horror jitters panic scare suspicion terror unease uneasiness worry

STRONG

abhorrence agitation apprehensiveness aversion consternation cowardice creeps discomposure disquietude distress faintheartedness fearfulness foreboding fright funk misgiving nightmare phobia presentiment qualm reverence revulsion timidity trembling trepidation

WEAK

chickenheartedness cold feet cold sweat recreancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust

STRONG

calm comfort liking love

WEAK

bravery courage fearlessness heroism unconcern

VERB

feel alarm; be scared of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be apprehensive be disquieted be frightened be in awe break out in a sweat dare not feel concern have butterflies have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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What's blossoming right now in the mind of LaBan and critics like him is FEAR.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2018

FEAR: “Fear would probably just be my own voice.”

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2015

After watching it for a while I realize that what is stopping me is FEAR.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2013

"CLIMATE OF FEAR" In neighboring Zimbabwe, researchers have found that fear of infection and mass social change have driven a huge decline in HIV rates.

From Reuters • Mar. 4, 2011

The logo on his cap boasts hollowly, NO FEAR.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

fear

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