Synonyms: fright, fear, fearfulness
Definition: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Similar words: emotion
Definition: any strong feeling
Synonyms: fear, veneration, reverence, awe
Definition: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Usage: the fear of God; the Chinese reverence for the dead; the French treat food with gentle reverence; his respect for the law bordered on veneration
Similar words: emotion
Definition: any strong feeling
Definition: an anxious feeling
Usage: care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
Similar words: anxiety
Definition: a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Synonyms: revere, reverence, fear, venerate
Definition: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Usage: Fear God as your father; We venerate genius
Similar words: value, esteem, prise, prize, respect
Definition: regard highly; think much of
Usage: I respect his judgement; We prize his creativity
Synonyms: fear
Definition: be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
Usage: I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
Similar words: regret
Definition: express with regret
Usage: I regret to say that you did not gain admission to Harvard
Synonyms: fear
Definition: be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
Usage: I fear she might get aggressive
Similar words: worry
Definition: be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
Usage: I worry about my job