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The correct spelling is fears.
How to pronounce fears
/fɪəz/
nounIPA: /fɪəz/
Say it like: Fee-rs
The correct spelling is fears. A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat. For example: "He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."
Usage Examples
“He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.”
“Not everybody has the same fears. I have a fear of ants.”
“I fear the worst will happen.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
- 2.A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
- 3.Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.
verb
- 1.To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
- 2.To feel fear (about something).
- 3.(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
- 4.To venerate; to feel awe towards.
- 5.To regret.
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