Definitions
1.nounA strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat."He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."
2.nounA phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone."Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants."
3.nounTerrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
4.verbTo feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm."I fear the worst will happen."
5.verbTo feel fear (about something)."Never fear; help is always near."
6.verb(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for."She fears for her son’s safety."
7.verbTo venerate; to feel awe towards."People who fear God can be found in Christian churches."
8.verbTo regret."I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died."
9.verbTo cause fear to; to frighten.
10.verbTo be anxious or solicitous for.
11.verbTo suspect; to doubt.