fears

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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alarm, apprehension n.
feel alarm; be scared of v.

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

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fears

However, diminishing risk appetite amid the U.S. tech-stocks selloff overnight driven by earnings and postelection fears about curbed data-center development might weigh on sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

He now fears some people may have missed important correspondence, potentially affecting their access to essential services.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Stocks endured a broad beating on Thursday, unlike anything seen in years, as fears of an end to the artificial-intelligence trade compelled investors to sell first and ask questions later.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

The British chip blueprint designer reported solid results but failed to ease fears about weak demand for smartphones.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

Jinjoo swallowed back her fears and focused only on the belief in her heart.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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