Meaning: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something Examples: the fear of God. the Chinese reverence for the dead. the French treat food with gentle reverence. his respect for the law bordered on veneration Synonyms: fear,reverence,awe,veneration
Meaning: an anxious feeling Examples: care had aged him. they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction Synonyms: concern,care,fear
Meaning: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) Synonyms: fear,fearfulness,fright
Verb
Meaning: regard with feelings of respect and reverence Examples: consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. Fear God as your father. We venerate genius Synonyms: reverence,fear,revere,venerate
Meaning: be uneasy or apprehensive about Examples: I fear the results of the final exams
Meaning: be sorry Examples: used to introduce an unpleasant statement. I fear I won't make it to your wedding party
Meaning: be afraid or scared of Examples: be frightened of. I fear the winters in Moscow. We should not fear the Communists! Synonyms: fear,dread
Meaning: be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event Examples: I fear she might get aggressive