nounπShareA strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat."He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."emotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone."Not everybody has the same fears.β I have a fear of ants."emotionmindsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTerrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns."The young boy felt a profound fear of the powerful ancient gods, a reverence that shaped his daily prayers. "religiontheologysoulemotionphilosophyattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm."I fear the worst will happen."mindemotionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo feel fear (about something)."Never fear; help is always near."mindemotionsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for."She fears for her sonβs safety."mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo venerate; to feel awe towards."People who fear God can be found in Christian churches."religiontheologyphilosophysoulmindattitudeemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo regret."I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died."emotionmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause fear to; to frighten."The loud thunder feared the children into silence. "emotionmindhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be anxious or solicitous for."My little sister feared the upcoming test, so she studied extra hard. "mindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo suspect; to doubt."She feared her son's new teacher might not be very good. "mindsensationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAble; capable; stout; strong; sound."hale and fear"abilityqualityconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading