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1. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).

Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event.

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Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be afraid or scared of; be frightened of.

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Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] an anxious feeling.

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Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement.

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Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] a feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.

Etymology

  • fear (English)
  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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