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fears

The correct spelling is fears.

How to pronounce fears

/fɪəz/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
  2. 2.A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.
  3. 3.Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

verb

  1. 1.To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
  2. 2.To feel fear (about something).
  3. 3.(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
  4. 4.To venerate; to feel awe towards.
  5. 5.To regret.

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