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1.
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
2.
an anxious feeling
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
3.
a profound emotion inspired by a deity
the fear of God
'fear' - used as a verb
4.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
I fear she might get aggressive
5.
be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
I fear the winters in Moscow
We should not fear the Communists!
6.
be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
7.
be uneasy or apprehensive about
I fear the results of the final exams
8.
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Fear God as your father
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derived forms
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1. Fear / Plural
fears
2. Fear / Past
feared
3. Fear / Third Person
fears
4. Fear / Present Participle
fearing
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