fear
Translation
fear, dread, anxiety
Examples
He has a fear of heights.
He has a fear of heights.
Fear spread through the crowd.
Fear spread through the crowd.
Grammar Patterns
fear ((of sth.)) an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous He has a fear of heights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dread, terror, fright; Antonyms: courage, bravery
Etymology
From Old English 'fær', meaning 'danger, sudden peril'.
Memory Tips
Think of the feeling you get when watching a scary movie. That feeling is 'fear'.