A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants.
Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
I fear the worst will happen.
To feel fear (about something).
Never fear; help is always near.
(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
She fears for her son’s safety.
To venerate; to feel awe towards.
People who fear God can be found in Christian churches.
To regret.
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.