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fear

noun as in alarm

verb as in feel alarm; be scared of

Strongest matches

anticipate
avoid
dread
expect
foresee
shun
suspect
worry

Strong matches

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

Weak matches

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

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I fear the best-case scenario will be when my grandchildren have grandchildren of their own.

From Salon

However, during his trial, he refused to name the man who had recruited him, or to help identify the gunman, claiming he feared for his life and that of his family.

From BBC

He refused, citing fear for his life and that of his family.

From BBC

Just this week, five of his Punjabi drivers quit out of fear of being targeted.

From Los Angeles Times

If all of that seems like too much to take in, never fear.

From Los Angeles Times

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