fear

Meanings

• an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
• an anxious feeling
  • "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
• a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  • "the fear of God"
• 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!"
• 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"

Synonyms

awe, care, concern, dread, fearfulness, fright, revere, reverence, venerate, veneration