fear
/fɪr/
डर
noun
1. fearfulness, fright
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
2. concern, care
an anxious feeling
"care had aged him"
"they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
3. reverence, awe, veneration
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"
verb
1. fear
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
"I fear she might get aggressive"
2. dread
be afraid or scared of
be frightened of
"I fear the winters in Moscow"
"We should not fear the Communists!"
3. fear
be sorry
used to introduce an unpleasant statement
"I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
4. fear
be uneasy or apprehensive about
"I fear the results of the final exams"
5. reverence, revere, venerate
regard with feelings of respect and reverence
consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
"Fear God as your father"
"We venerate genius"
Synonyms
apprehension solicitude alarm fright dread terror trepidation dismay consternation misgiving horror timidity awe
Antonyms
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