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

Saturday's schedule saw the return of events for junior runners and toddlers, after fears over Storm Amy last year forced them to be cancelled.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

But this does not keep him away from AI, which she fears has infiltrated YouTube's content.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

I asked Karen, who has tolerated my money fears for 47 years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

His view is that the 10-year yield’s recent climb above 5% comes from “real economic growth,” rather than long-term inflation fears.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

Though he fears he never does the circus justice in these clockwork tributes.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern