fear

verb B1

Meaning

To fear something means to feel afraid of it or to worry about it.
💡 Don't confuse "fear" with "afraid"; "fear" is a verb, while "afraid" is an adjective.

Example Sentences

Do you fear speaking in front of a large crowd ?
I do not fear speaking in front of a crowd .
I fear the dark because it feels very scary .
I fear the dark because it feels very strange .

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