Fear
Pronunciation: /ˈfɪr/
Fear (noun)
- A strong emotion when you think something bad might happen.
- A feeling of respect mixed with wonder or admiration.
Examples
- She felt fear when the lights went out.
- Fear gripped him as he heard the noise.
Common collocations: overcome fear, fear of heights, intense fear, fear of the unknown, rational fear
Fear (verb)
- To feel scared or worried about something bad happening.
- To be concerned that something might not go well.
Examples
- She fears the dark.
- They fear spiders.