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verbregard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
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"I fear the winters in Moscow" "We should not fear the Communists!"verbbe afraid or scared of; be frightened of
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"they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"nounan anxious feelingtype of:
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"the fear of God"nouna feeling of profound respect for someone or something
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nounan emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
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"I fear she might get aggressive"verbbe afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or eventtype of:
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"I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"verbbe sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statementtype of:
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"I fear the results of the final exams"be uneasy or apprehensive about
Synonyms & Similar Words
care worry respect scare regret alarm saint value prize concern panic chill horror emotion terror worship anxiety thrill creeps esteem fright awe dread hysteria shiver reverence shudder revere intimidation tingle dismay quiver apprehension veneration venerate timidity consternation frisson prise affright enshrine fearfulness panic attack stage fright timidness timorousness apprehensiveness