fear
/fɪr/
verb
- To be afraid of someone or something; to feel fear.
- She feared the dark as a child.
- They fear that the storm will cause damage.
- Many people fear spiders, even harmless ones.
- To be worried or anxious about something that might happen.
- He feared losing his job after the company announced layoffs.
- I fear we might be too late for the movie.
- She fears that her secret will be discovered.
noun
- An unpleasant feeling caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
- She felt a sudden fear when she heard a loud noise in the dark.
- Many people have a fear of public speaking.
- His fear of heights kept him from climbing the ladder.
- A feeling of worry or anxiety about something that might happen.
- He had a fear that he would fail the exam.
- There is a growing fear of job loss in the industry.
- Her fear of being late made her leave early.