Meaning : An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).
Synonyms : fearfulness, fright
Meaning : A feeling of profound respect for someone or something.
Example :
The fear of God.
The Chinese reverence for the dead.
The French treat food with gentle reverence.
His respect for the law bordered on veneration.
Synonyms : awe, reverence, veneration
Meaning : Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event.
Example :
I fear she might get aggressive.
Meaning : Be afraid or scared of. Be frightened of.
Example :
I fear the winters in Moscow.
We should not fear the Communists!.
Synonyms : dread
Meaning : Be sorry. Used to introduce an unpleasant statement.
Example :
I fear I won't make it to your wedding party.
Meaning : Be uneasy or apprehensive about.
Example :
I fear the results of the final exams.