fear
fir
- n an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
- n an anxious feeling
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction - n a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
the fear of God - v be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
I fear she might get aggressive - v be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
I fear the winters in Moscow
We should not fear the Communists! - v be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party - v be uneasy or apprehensive about
I fear the results of the final exams - v regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- Or is it fear of more flying? I promise to get off this topic after today, but in anticipation of a return flight tomorrow that will take off in bad weather, I found myself .
- Fear, is a primary emotion and the fear, people fear the most, is fear to the unknown, andor death.
- But it won't be that simple: after years of vicious sectarian violence, many Sunni Arab patrol members fear retribution from the government; and indeed, some government officials .