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