Dictionary definition · fear
noun
- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
- an anxious feeling"care had aged him"
- a feeling of profound respect for someone or something"the fear of God"
verb
- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event"I fear she might get aggressive"
- be afraid or scared of; be frightened of"I fear the winters in Moscow"
- be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement"I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
- be uneasy or apprehensive about"I fear the results of the final exams"
- regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of"Fear God as your father"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).