fear
Plural
fears
1
a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried
- The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
- She experienced a rush of fear when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
- The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams.
- Walking alone in the dark alley filled her with a sense of fear.
- His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches.
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2
a general sense of anxiety or worry, not necessarily tied to an immediate danger
- She was filled with fear about the outcome of the exam.
- Economic uncertainty caused widespread fear among the population.
- The team worked under fear of losing funding.
- He felt fear about the future but could not pinpoint why.
- The constant fear in her mind affected her daily routine.
3
a feeling of profound respect, reverence, or awe
- She treated the sacred text with fear and reverence.
- The students held fear for the wise teacher.
- Fear of the king's judgment was present among all subjects.
- They experienced fear for the natural forces at the mountain shrine.
- Fear of the great artist's skill made them cautious in their critique.
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