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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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Some research has stoked fear among workers that, if their jobs aren’t replaced, work will become more demanding and intense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Although the surge in redemption requests among non-traded BDCs seems alarming, the firm believes investors are witnessing a liquidity-driven event fueled by fear, rather than a fundamental decline in credit quality.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Attacks on energy and shipping assets continue, and traders fear that even if the war ends, damage to infrastructure could sideline barrels for months, not days.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Amid concerns that migrants could be returned to their home countries - where some fear persecution - Congolese officials said no such transfers are being planned.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But the fear, the shame, the darkness of Karly’s control hanging over me – it’s gone, and I feel light and almost relaxed as I pack my bag.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler