Fear: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ
fear
[ fษชr ]
feeling
An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He could hardly eat for fear of hurting her.
- The increase in poverty is often accompanied by a greater fear of crime.
- I was seized with fear as I heard footsteps behind me.
concern
A feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety and well-being of someone.
Synonyms
apprehension, trepidation, unease, worry
Examples of usage
- The fear of failure can sometimes hold us back from pursuing our dreams.
- She couldn't shake the fear that something bad was going to happen.
intimidate
To be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.
Synonyms
be afraid of, dread, feel apprehensive about
Examples of usage
- He was a ruthless dictator who used fear to control his people.
- I fear the consequences of my actions.
Translations
Translations of the word "fear" in other languages:
๐ต๐น medo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Angst
๐ฎ๐ฉ takut
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ strach
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆ๏ผใใใใต๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท peur
๐ช๐ธ miedo
๐น๐ท korku
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ ค์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ strach
๐ธ๐ฐ strach
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆง (kวngjรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ strah
๐ฎ๐ธ รณtti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาัะฝัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแจแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxu
๐ฒ๐ฝ miedo
Word origin
The word 'fear' originated from Middle English 'fer' and Old English 'fรฆr,' which both meant 'danger.' The sense of 'fright' or 'dread' developed in Middle English. Fear has been a fundamental emotion throughout human history, often linked to survival instincts and the fight-or-flight response. It has been explored in various forms in literature, psychology, and philosophy.
See also: feared, fearful, fearfully, fearfulness, fearless, fearlessly, fearlessness.