Pronunciation: /fɪr/
noun an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat
A1 I have a fear of spiders.
A2 She overcame her fear of public speaking.
B1 His fear of failure held him back from taking risks.
B2 The fear of the unknown can be paralyzing.
C1 Her fear of rejection stems from past experiences.
C2 The soldier showed great courage in the face of fear.
verb to be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening
A1 I fear spiders.
A2 She fears speaking in public.
B1 He fears losing his job.
B2 They fear making the wrong decision.
C1 The politician fears losing the election.
C2 The explorer fears getting lost in the jungle.
formal The fear of failure can often hinder one's ability to take risks.
informal I have a fear of spiders, so I always ask someone else to remove them from the house.
slang I was so scared, I was shaking like a leaf!
figurative The fear of the unknown can paralyze us from moving forward in life.
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