Dictionary Check: fear

"fear" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 7 points

Definition

noun

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

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noun

an anxious feeling

Example: "care had aged him"
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noun

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Example: "the fear of God"
verb

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

Example: "I fear she might get aggressive"
verb

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

Example: "I fear the winters in Moscow"
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verb

be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

Example: "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

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