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  • past tense form of fear.
  • past participle of fear.
Definitions

feared

[feerd] / fɪərd /
ADJECTIVE
worrisome
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unfeared


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Speaking exclusively to BBC News, Fenton Bailey said he did not believe there was a "hidden agenda" behind the decision, but feared "vulnerable communities are going to be even more vulnerable".

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

After Sept. 11, the country feared another catastrophic attack might come at any moment.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Mark Walter, who farms in Milton Damerel in north Devon, feared 40% of his lambs could be born stillborn or with disabilities because of bluetongue.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

He feared that he might lose another son — or a grandchild — in the process.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

They feared that an Austrian war against Serbia might set off a deadly chain reaction, pulling in other nations, such as Serbia’s ally, Russia.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman



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