Fearing

Pronunciation: /ˈfiɹ/

Fearing (noun)

  1. A feeling that something bad might happen, making you nervous or afraid.
  2. A serious feeling of respect mixed with worry about a powerful person or thing.

Examples

  • Her feare grew when the test date approached.
  • The team felt feare before the final match.

Fearing (verb)

  1. To feel fear because you think something unpleasant may happen.

Examples

  • I feare the dark, so I keep a light on.
  • She feares speaking in front of groups.