Synonym: dread. Antonym: boldness, courage. Similar words: for fear of, year after year, feather, feature, gear, tear, year, wear. Meaning: [fɪr /fɪə] 
n. 1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2. an anxious feeling 3. a profound emotion inspired by a deity. v. 1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event 2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of 3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement 4. be uneasy or apprehensive about 5. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.
n. 1. an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2. an anxious feeling 3. a profound emotion inspired by a deity. v. 1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event 2. be afraid or scared of; be frightened of 3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement 4. be uneasy or apprehensive about 5. regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of. 271. I didn't want to move for fear of waking her up.
272. There is a fear that the freeze on bank accounts could prove a lasting deterrent to investors.
273. The nightmare left her with a sense of fear and loathing .