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fears

NOUN

alarm, apprehension

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

chickenheartedness cold feet cold sweat recreancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust

STRONG

calm comfort like 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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Molango fears the World Cup will simply become a "survival of the fittest".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

At one point, the tank began to bulge, prompting fears among emergency workers of a potential BLEVE.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

In the ensuing chaos, some Ebola patients fled the clinic, raising fears of further contagion, the officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Firefighters had warned Saturday that the tank was heating up, adding to fears of a catastrophic blast, and have been spraying water to cool the tank.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Stuart Symington, the secretary of the Air Force, articulated Americans' fears in their starkest terms.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau