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

She fears guests leaving more mess could mean hiring extra cleaners and increasing costs – expenses that may ultimately be passed on to her guests.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Berlin has been in contact with officials in France and Italy amid fears that radicals from overseas could seek to join the German protests.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

Investors are seizing on fears the U.S. could resume military strikes against Iran, after the top American commander in the Middle East briefed President Trump on military options, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, “growth fears are the new news in the wake of in-line tech earnings and the selloff gaining some momentum across the AI sector,” said Rob Haworth, senior investment strategist at U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

“Ray, our worst fears are coming to pass in Cuba.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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