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Definition fear in British English

fear noun

noun
/fɪə(r)/

▪ conquer, dismiss, overcome

▪ allay, alleviate, assuage, calm, dispel, ease, soothe

1

the feeling that you have when you are frightened

Example

Edward knew it was dangerous, but he felt no fear.

Example

She eventually managed to overcome her fear of the dark.

Example

Martin screamed in fear.

Example

I was suddenly filled with fear.

Example

She was shaking with fear.

Synonyms and related words
nomophobia fear fright
2

something bad or unpleasant that you are afraid might happen

Example

A meeting was set up to try to allay workers' fears.

Example

There are fears about the safety of the nuclear plant.

Example

This latest case has raised fears of an epidemic.

Example

He expressed fears for his missing wife's safety.

Example

Sandbags were placed along the shore amid fears that the lake would overflow.

Synonyms and related words
risk hazard menace
3

the possibility that something bad will happen

Example

There's no fear of becoming bored in a place like this.

Example

I don't think there's any fear that that will happen.

Synonyms and related words
risk hazard menace
4

because you are worried that a particular thing will occur

Example

He was afraid to take action against his boss for fear that he might be shown the door.

Definition fear in British English