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Noun
Definition: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Definition: an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
Definition: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "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"
Definition: A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
Verb
Definition: be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"
Definition: be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
Definition: be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
Definition: be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"
Definition: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"
Definition: To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
Adjective
Definition: Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.