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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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But with negotiations in the doldrums, new weekend drone attacks on Gulf countries and fresh threats from US President Donald Trump have heightened fears that fighting could resume.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

“General recession fears should hit industrials, financials, and real estate. Once again, consumer services, media and energy are the more resilient sectors according to our analysis.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The selloff comes as fears grow that energy prices could rise further amid little sign of a U.S.-Iran peace deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Bitcoin fell as fears of higher interest rates impacted cryptocurrencies.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

I began to fear—horrible fears; but then came to me the sense of safety in that ring wherein I stood.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker