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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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But he fears the loss of institutional knowledge when the lab is fragmented.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Speaking to graduates about to enter the workforce, Schmidt conceded that their fears about AI were "rational" but urged the crowd to adapt to the sprawling technology as "AI will shape the world".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“General recession fears should hit industrials, financials, and real estate. Once again, consumer services, media and energy are the more resilient sectors according to our analysis.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Yields on long-dated U.K. government bonds rose to their highest in over a decade on Monday due to inflation fears and U.K. political uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But now fears came swarming about my head like the black flying ants after a storm, and I cowered from the beat of their wings.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya