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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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He said he fears other countries would attempt to forcibly repatriate him to El Salvador, where he believes he is at risk of persecution.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

—Gold prices held above $4,500 an ounce but remain on track for a weekly loss, pressured by a stronger dollar and fears of higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The future of the Strait of Hormuz remains a key sticking point in negotiations, with fears growing that the global economy will be hit hard as pre-war oil stockpiles are depleted.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Those fears were somewhat calmed a few hours later, when Iranian state media said that the government was reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Shackleton believed that keeping to some pretense of normal routine would calm the men’s nerves and settle their fears.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong