Meaning of fear in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

  Example: He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.

• A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

  Example: Not everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants.

• Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

verb

• To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.

  Example: I fear the worst will happen.

• To feel fear (about something).

  Example: Never fear; help is always near.

• (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.

  Example: She fears for her son’s safety.

• To venerate; to feel awe towards.

  Example: People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.

• To regret.

  Example: I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died.

• To cause fear to; to frighten.

• To be anxious or solicitous for.

• To suspect; to doubt.

adjective

• Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

  Example: hale and fear