fear
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1.0
- noun
- /fɪr/
- What's your biggest fear?
- fear of falling
- anxiety and fear
- fear of failure
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Watch on YouTubeAgain, it's that it's not the fear or the shame.
- Again, it's that it's not the fear or the shame.
- I wonder what's in her mind, whether it's fear or habit.
- But what, what it really is is fear in that moment.
- So when we feel that big fear, that's a good sign.
- So I try not to let fear get into my mind.
- I had this massive fear of boring readers.
- And I have this, this huge fear of people leaving me.
- Love, fear, fear of death, all of it.
- Please embrace the fear you feel and be bold.
- So you can success can breed fear, failure can breed fear.
- I mean, you know, genuine fear of his life probably.
Examples
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I talked about some of my fears and hopes in doing all of this.
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At first, I was filled with fear about the thought of leaving my family and friends.
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What is your greatest fear for your child?
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So I try not to let fear get into my mind.
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So let's talk about the fear of being alone.
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It's perfectly normal to feel this fear and keep going through it.
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Oh, no, my worst fears have been realized.
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That's one of my worst fears, you know.
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No more fear.
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Many people experience a deep fear of public speaking that can lead to anxiety.
Synonyms
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3.5
A worried, nervous feeling that makes you unable to relax
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2.7
A sudden strong feeling of fear that makes you lose control
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4.9
A very strong feeling of fear and worry
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2.1
A very strong feeling of fear, shock, or disgust
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1.5
A sudden strong feeling of fear when you expect danger
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4.4
A feeling of fear or worry that something bad may happen
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8.1
A feeling of fear or worry about something that may happen
Antonyms
Idioms
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7.9
A strong feeling of being afraid and respectful of someone who could punish you
- Informal
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8.2
Make people very afraid and make them respect you by showing power
Compounds
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4.1
A river in southeast North Carolina that flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Fear
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Fear comes from an old English word fær meaning 'danger' or 'sudden attack'. So fear is the unpleasant feeling you have when you think something is dangerous.