fe
- n a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
feabane mullet
- n hairy perennial Eurasian herb with yellow daisylike flowers reputed to destroy or drive away fleas
fealty
- n the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign)
fear
- 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
fearfulness
- n an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
- n the trait of being afraid