fears

NOUN

alarm, apprehension

Synonyms

STRONGEST

angst anxiety concern despair dismay doubt dread horror jitters panic scare suspicion terror unease uneasiness worry

STRONG

abhorrence agitation aversion awe consternation cowardice creeps discomposure disquietude distress faintheartedness foreboding fright funk misgiving nightmare phobia presentiment qualm reverence revulsion timidity trembling tremor trepidation

WEAK

chickenheartedness cold feet cold sweat recreancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

assurance calmness cheer confidence contentment ease encouragement faith happiness joy trust

STRONG

calm comfort like liking love

WEAK

bravery courage fearlessness heroism unconcern

VERB

feel alarm; be scared of

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate avoid dread expect foresee shun suspect worry

STRONG

apprehend blanch cower crouch falter flinch fret quail quaver shrink shudder shy start tremble wilt

WEAK

be afraid be anxious be apprehensive be disquieted be frightened be in awe break out in a sweat dare not feel concern have butterflies have qualms lose courage

Antonyms

STRONGEST

face meet want

STRONG

calm steady stretch

WEAK

brave

Example Sentences

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fears

Meanwhile, Egelstaff fears the Games not being live on free to air TV will have an effect.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Automakers and robotics-industry officials argue that worker fears about job displacement through robots and AI are overblown.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Concerns about rising gasoline prices weigh on the minds of U.S. consumers and revived fears of inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026

Tech firms were once again in the crosshairs, with South Korea's Kospi extending a painful selloff as chip titan SK hynix continued to be routed amid growing fears about the AI boom.

From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026

Then to hear a song confirming Clare’s worst fears about himself?

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman