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

Distributing too much money too soon can make the fears of running out of money a reality.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

After a punishing bond rout over the past two months propelled the 10-year Treasury yield well above 5%, Thursday’s tech fears sent investors fleeing for the perceived safety of government bonds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Stock market sentiment is sensitive to AI spending fears which have returned on Thursday, with chip stocks falling across the board.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

These prompted several countries, including Zimbabwe, Nigeria and Ghana, to take steps to repatriate their citizens amid fears of further violence.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Queen of the Neighborhood fears no one—except for Tala, the big gray husky who lives four doors down and snarls if you get too close to the fence.

From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan

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