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Fear
Fihr
/ˈfɪr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fear
Dictionary meaning
An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).
Examples
- The fear of God.
- I fear the results of the final exams.
Synonyms: fearfulness
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