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)
noun
an anxious feeling
Example:
"care had aged him"
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"
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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