an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

[ Syn: fearfulness , fright ]

an anxious feeling; care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction

[ Syn: concern , care ]

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; the fear of God; the Chinese reverence for the dead; the French treat food with gentle reverence; his respect for the law bordered on veneration

[ Syn: reverence , awe , veneration ]

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; I fear she might get aggressive'

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; I fear the winters in Moscow; We should not fear the Communists!

[ Syn: dread ]

be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; I fear I won't make it to your wedding party'

be uneasy or apprehensive about; I fear the results of the final exams'

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; Fear God as your father; We venerate genius

[ Syn: reverence , revere , venerate ]