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fear
noun
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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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