English dictionary
fear
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
noun
- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
noun
- an anxious feeling
verb
- regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
verb
- be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
verb
- be uneasy or apprehensive about
verb
- be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
verb
- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Example sentences
the fear of God
the Chinese reverence for the dead
the French treat food with gentle reverence
his respect for the law bordered on veneration
care had aged him
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
Fear God as your father
We venerate genius
I fear the winters in Moscow
We should not fear the Communists!
I fear the results of the final exams
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
I fear she might get aggressive