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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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Second and perhaps more important, such fears reduce decisions about war or peace to immediate readiness, without weighing broader considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

One way to handle inflation fears is to buy annuities with an annual increase in payment.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Traders now price a 57% chance of a 2026 Fed rate hike, up from 0% a month ago, due to inflation fears.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

As he waited over five hours on Tuesday to fill his tank, he fears the same thing could happen again.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

She unpacks feelings and fears and what it means to be a good friend.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers