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

Example Sentences

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fears

There are fears the conflict could spill across the border.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Kyiv residents have already seen their taps run dry and this, plus the ability to take away wastewater, is causing public health fears.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Scammers prey on your fears, appeal to your compassion or tempt you with a too-good-to-be-true offer you don’t want to miss.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026

Strong inflation data in the U.S. raised fears that the Fed could hike interest rates and bump up the cost of debt that many companies are taking on to finance AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

And if I face my fears tonight, I will be all the braver tomorrow, in front of the children, and that is what matters most.”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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