Definitions For Fear

noun

  • An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
  • A feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  • An anxious feeling
  • An unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid
  • A feeling of respect and wonder for something very powerful

verb

  • Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
  • Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
  • Be uneasy or apprehensive about
  • Be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement
  • Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
  • To be afraid of (something or someone)
  • To expect or worry about (something bad or unpleasant)
  • To be afraid and worried

Is Fears a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
8

The word Fear is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Fear in a Sentence

  • He was a cruel king who was feared and hated by his subjects.
  • There's no need to fear.
  • He was trembling with fear.
  • Unable to walk the streets without fear of being mugged
  • They regarded their enemies with fear and hatred.

Synonyms for Fear

Antonyms for Fears

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