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fear

noun
  1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
    fearfulness
  2. a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
    “the fear of God”
    veneration
  3. an anxious feeling
    care
verb
  1. regard with feelings of respect and reverence
    reverence
  2. be afraid or scared of
    dread
  3. be uneasy or apprehensive about
    “I fear the results of the final exams”
  4. be sorry
  5. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
    “I fear they might get aggressive.”