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   Fear

   /fir/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat: "he is prey to irrational fears" Similar terrorfrightfearfulnesshorroralarmpanicagitationtrepidationdreadconsternationdismaydistressanxietyworryangstuneaseuneasinessapprehensionapprehensivenessnervousnessnervestimiditydisquietdisquietudediscomposureunrestperturbationforebodingmisgivingdoubtsuspicioninformal:the creepsthe williesthe heebie-jeebiesthe shakesthe collywobblesjitterinesstwitchinessbutterflies (in the stomach)funkblue funkthe (screaming) abdabsrhyming slang:the Joe Blakesarchaic:worrimentrare:inquietudephobiaaversionantipathydreadbugbearbogeynightmarehorrorterroranxietyneurosiscomplexmaniaabnormal fearirrational fearobsessive fearbête noireinformal:hang-upOpposite calmnessconfidence
   • ▪ a feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety and well-being of someone: "police launched a search for the family amid fears for their safety"
   • ▪ the likelihood of something unwelcome happening: "she could observe the other guests without too much fear of attracting attention" Similar likelihoodlikelinessprospectpossibilitychanceoddsprobabilityexpectationconceivabilityfeasibilityplausibilityriskdanger
   • ▪ a mixed feeling of dread and reverence: "the love and fear of God" Similar awewonderwondermentamazementreverencevenerationrespectdreadOpposite indifference

   verb

   • 1. be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening: "farmers fear that they will lose business" Similar be afraid ofbe fearful ofbe scared ofbe apprehensive ofdreadlive in fear ofgo in terror ofbe terrified ofbe terrified bycower beforetremble beforecringe fromshrink fromflinch frombe anxious aboutworry aboutpanic aboutfeel consternation abouthave forebodings aboutfeel apprehensive aboutinformal:be in a blue funk abouthave a phobia abouthave a horror ofhave a dread ofshudder attake fright at
   • ▪ feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of: "I fear for the city with this madman let loose in it" Similar worry aboutfeel anxious/concerned abouthave anxieties abouthave qualms aboutfeel disquiet forbe solicitous for
   • ▪ avoid or put off doing something because one is afraid: "they aim to make war so horrific that potential aggressors will fear to resort to it" Similar be too afraidbe too scaredbe too apprehensivehesitatedare notinformal:have cold feet about
   • ▪ used to express regret or apology: "I'll buy her book, though not, I fear, the hardback version"
   • ▪ regard (God) with reverence and awe: "he urged his listeners to fear God" Similar stand in awe ofregard with awereverereverenceveneraterespectdreadbe intimidated by

   Word Origin Old Englishfǣr ‘calamity, danger’, fǣran ‘frighten’, also ‘revere’, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gevaar and German Gefahr ‘danger’.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › fearFear Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FEAR is an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. How to use fear in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fear.

4. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsFear | Psychology Today

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   Fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger that has been pivotal throughout human evolution, but especially in ancient times when men and women regularly faced life-or-death...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › FearFear - Wikipedia

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   Fear is an intensely unpleasant primal emotion in response to perceiving or recognizing a danger or threat. Fear causes psychological changes that may produce behavioral reactions such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › 201511 › 7-things-you-need-know-about-fear7 Things You Need to Know About Fear - Psychology Today

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   Nov 19, 2015 · Fear is an inherently unpleasant experience that can range from mild to paralyzing—from anticipating the results of a medical checkup to hearing news of a deadly terrorist attack. Horrifying...

7. www.everydayhealth.com › emotional-health › all-about-fearFear: What It Is, How It Affects Health, and How to Face the Ones...

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   Oct 25, 2022 · Fear is a healthy and adaptive emotion, according to psychologists. Here’s their definition, how it affects the body, and how to better cope with it.

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   May 16, 2024 · Fear is a common, natural emotion that helps keep us safe, but having too much can make it hard to function. Find out how to recognize and manage your fears.

9. www.verywellmind.com › the-psychology-of-fear-2671696Fear: Definition, Traits, Causes, Treatment - Verywell Mind

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   Apr 20, 2024 · Fear is a primal emotion that provokes a physiological and emotional response. Learn the signs of fear, what causes it, and how to manage it.

10. www.psychologytoday.com › 202101 › the-7-skills-necessary-overcome-fearThe 7 Skills Necessary to Overcome Fear - Psychology Today

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    Jan 10, 2021 · Eliminating Fear Involves Learning These 7 Skills: Learn to trust yourself- trust that you will make good decisions, research and learn what you need and if you make a mistake you can correct it.

11. www.simplypsychology.org › what-is-fearThe Psychology of Fear

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    Jul 20, 2023 · Fear is a basic, emotional response to a perceived threat or danger. It triggers the body's 'fight-or-flight' response, leading to physiological changes like increased heart rate and adrenaline levels.

12. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › anxietyAnxiety disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    May 4, 2018 · Learn the symptoms of this mental health condition, and ways to manage worry and fear that interfere with your daily activities.