fear

/fˈɪɹ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
“I fear she might get aggressive”
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
“I fear the winters in Moscow”
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
“I fear I won't make it to your wedding party”
be uneasy or apprehensive about
“I fear the results of the final exams”
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
“Fear God as your father”

noun

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
an anxious feeling
“care had aged him”
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
“the fear of God”

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