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

Over time, all of those things can help participants overcome fears of falling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

But he fears that, without some substantial rainfall, the crop will be poor after such a hot, dry summer.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

But there are serious fears that the massively expensive artificial-intelligence buildout is driving up costs in everything from materials to consumer electronics.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026

George Jeffery, a Conservative member of the local council's cabinet, fears a "lack of enforcement" means the authority has been seen as a "soft touch".

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

He seemed content; he accepted the lies I told him and sighed a little—perhaps in relief, for who knows what fears tormented his child’s mind?

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya