FEARS - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

Example: 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

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

an anxious feeling

Example: care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

regard with feelings of respect and reverence

Example: consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; Fear God as your father; We venerate genius

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Verb

be afraid or scared of

Example: be frightened of; I fear the winters in Moscow; We should not fear the Communists!

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Verb

be uneasy or apprehensive about

Example: I fear the results of the final exams

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Verb

be sorry

Example: used to introduce an unpleasant statement; I fear I won't make it to your wedding party

Meaning 8

Part of speech: Verb

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

Example: I fear she might get aggressive