Word: Fear

Pronunciation

/fɪr/

Definitions

• Noun: An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm; a feeling of anxiety or apprehension. For example: “The fear of heights kept him from going on the Ferris wheel.”
• Verb: To be afraid of (something or someone); to feel fear. For example: “She feared walking alone at night.”
• Adjective: Relating to fear or causing fear. For example: “The fear-stricken expression on his face told us he was terrified.”

Phrases

• “Fear of the unknown” refers to the fear that arises from not knowing what might happen or what one might encounter.
• “Face your fears” means to confront and overcome things that one is afraid of.
• “No fear” can be used as an expression to denote bravery or lack of fear.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “His fear of spiders made him reluctant to enter the attic.”
• Verb: “She feared the dark corners of the old house.”
• Adjective: “That fear-inspiring movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats.”

Synonyms

• Dread
• Terror
• Anxiety
• Apprehension
• Panic
• Worry
• Concern
• Fright
• Horror
• Phobia (for specific fears)