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Definition of feared - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotioncausing fear or dread
- The feared monster lurked in the shadows.
2.
respectedregarded with fear or respect
- The feared leader was known for his wisdom.
Expressions with feared
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feeling extreme danger or threat to life
During the storm, she feared for her life.
Origin of feared
Old English, fǣran (to frighten)
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greatest fear
most terrible or feared thing that could happen
bad news
show that what someone feared most is true
bad outcome
make the most feared thing actually happen
fear
feared event that has actually happened
figurative
something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
politics
disputed territory feared for conflict
figurative
something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence
psychology
psychological treatment involving gradual encounter with feared stimuli
psychology
psychological technique where one intends to engage in the feared behavior
fear
real woman who is feared or dreaded
time
future time feared for misfortune
Examples of feared in a sentence
The feared disease spread rapidly through the town. The feared warrior commanded respect from all. His feared reputation kept enemies at bay.
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- French:redouté, respecté, ...
- German:gefürchtet, ...
- Italian:spaventoso, ...
- Spanish:temido, respetado, ...
- Portuguese:temido, temível, ...
- Chinese:令人恐惧的, 令人敬畏的, ...
- Japanese:恐れられる, 恐れられた, ...
- Arabic:مَخُوف, مُرْهِب, ...
- Hebrew:מַפְחִיד, יָרֵא, ...
- Russian:страшный, уважаемый, ...
- Ukrainian:страшний, шанований, ...
- Hindi:डरावना, सम्मानित, ...
Definition of fear - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
danger responsefeel afraid of something or someone
- She fears the dark.
2.
carefeel concern for someone's safety
- He fears for his family's safety.
3.
emotionbe sorry about an unpleasant situation
- I fear we are out of time.
4.
deep respectRare regard with awe or reverenceRare
- They fear the ancient gods.
Noun
1.
survival responsestrong emotion caused by danger or threat
- She felt fear when she heard the noise.
2.
strong panicphobia or specific fear of something
- He has a fear of heights.
3.
psychologyconcern or anxiety about something
- There is fear about the future.
4.
religious respectreverence or awe towards someone or something
- They had a fear of the king.
Expressions with fear
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live according to religious principles and commandments
She strives to fear God in all her actions.
do not worry or be afraid
Never fear, help is on the way.
tremble due to intense fear or anxiety
She began to shake with fear when she heard the noise.
deeply overwhelmed, controlled by strong dread
He was consumed by fear during the storm.
believe the most negative outcome will happen
When she didn't call, he began to fear the worst.
unable to move because of extreme fear
She stood paralyzed with fear, unable to run.
extremely scared or anxious
She was sick with fear before her big presentation.
general feeling of fear among people
The dictator created a climate of fear to control the population.
overwhelmed by extreme fear
He felt crippled with fear before his speech.
strong feeling of fear overwhelming someone
As the ground shook, fear gripped her heart and she froze.
profound respect and reverence for God
His actions were guided by a deep fear of God.
anxiety about missing social events or opportunities
She felt a fear of missing out when she saw the party photos.
become pale or grey due to intense fear
She went grey with fear when she saw the ghost.
having a lightened skin color due to fear
She was pale with fear after hearing the loud noise.
showing signs of extreme fear
His face was rigid with fear when he heard the noise.
cause someone to feel afraid or anxious
The dark clouds struck fear into the villagers.
pale because of extreme fear
She was white with fear after the loud noise.
act with integrity and moral courage
He always taught us to do right and fear no man.
state of anxiety caused by negative information
The constant fear uncertainty and doubt made investors hesitant to invest in the market.
shake slightly because of being afraid
She began to quiver with fear during the horror movie.
without being influenced by personal feelings
The journalist reported the news without fear or favor.
situation avoided by the wise
Investing in that volatile market is where angels fear to tread.
acting impartially without personal bias or influence
The judge ruled without fear or favour.
anxiety about others' opinions
Her fear of being judged kept her from speaking up in meetings.
Origin of fear
Old English, fær (danger)
Examples of fear in a sentence
They fear the consequences of their actions. Neighbors feared for the missing child's safety. I fear for cyclists on that narrow road. I fear the meeting has been cancelled. We fear that the repair will cost more than expected. Many fear the wrath of nature.
He began to fear the consequences of his actions. His fear of heights kept him grounded. The child's fear was evident in his eyes. Her fear of spiders kept her from entering the room. Fear of flying can be debilitating for some travelers. Fear of failure can be paralyzing. His fear of heights stopped him from climbing. The villagers lived in fear of the dragon. His fear of the ocean kept him from swimming.
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- French:avoir peur, peur, ...
- German:fürchten, Angst, ...
- Italian:temere, paura, ...
- Spanish:temer, miedo, ...
- Portuguese:temer, medo, ...
- Chinese:害怕, 恐惧, ...
- Japanese:恐れる, 恐怖, ...
- Arabic:خافَ, خَوْف, ...
- Hebrew:לְפַחֵד, פַּחַד, ...
- Russian:бояться, страх, ...
- Ukrainian:боятися, страх, ...
- Hindi:डरना, डर, ...
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