Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Fear.
How to pronounce fear:
US
Fear - as a noun
An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fearfulness17fright13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emotion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
alarm7consternation15dismay12creeps10
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chill10frisson10quiver18shiver12shudder12thrill9tingle7horror9hysteria14affright18panic9terror6panic attackscare7stage frightapprehension19apprehensivenessdread7timidity14timidness12timorousness14intimidation15
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
fearlessness15A feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Example: "The fear of god"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
awe6reverence14veneration13Fear - as a verb
Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Example: "I fear she might get aggressive"
Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
Example: "I fear the winters in moscow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dread7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
Example: "I fear i won't make it to your wedding party"
Be uneasy or apprehensive about
Example: "I fear the results of the final exams"
Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Example: "Fear god as your father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
revere9reverence14venerate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
esteem8prise7prize16respect11value8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fear - as an adjective
Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.
Example: "Hale and fear"
Example Sentences
"She couldn't hide her fear of flying."
"His worst fear became a reality."
"The movie induced a sense of fear in the audience."
"There is a growing fear of unemployment."
"He felt a surge of fear as the dark figure approached."
Word Game Points
Is FEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is FEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is FEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fear is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
