Meaning

• A strong, uncontrollable, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.

  "He was struck by fear on seeing the snake."

• A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone.

  "Not everybody has the same fears.  I have a fear of ants."

• Terrified veneration or reverence, particularly towards God, gods, or sovereigns.

Meaning

• To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.

  "I fear the worst will happen."

• To feel fear (about something).

  "Never fear; help is always near."

• (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.

  "She fears for her son’s safety."

• To venerate; to feel awe towards.

  "People who fear God can be found in Christian churches."

• To regret.

  "I fear I have bad news for you: your husband has died."

• To cause fear to; to frighten.

• To be anxious or solicitous for.

• To suspect; to doubt.