fear
nounDivide fear into syllables:
fear
How to pronounce fear:
Definition of fear:
- fear (noun):
- an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger
Synonyms for fear:
affright
afraid
alarm
apprehension
apprehensiveness
chill
cold sweat
consternation
creeps
dismay
dread
fearfulness
fearless
fright
frisson
horror
hysteria
intimidation
panic
panic attack
quiver
scare
shiver
shudder
stage fright
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Antonyms for fear:
assurance
audaciousness
audacity
backbone
boldness
braveness
bravery
cojones
confidence
courage
courageousness
daring
dauntlessness
determination
doughtiness
encouragement
faith
fearlessness
fortitude
gallantry
greatheartedness
grit
guts
hardihood
heart
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