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fear

/fɪə/

/fɪr/

Translations

fearnoun

fears

страх

He felt a deep fear of the dark.

Он испытывал глубокий страх перед темнотой.

опасение

There is a fear that the project might fail.

Существует опасение, что проект может провалиться.

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fearverb

feared

Past Simple

feared

Past Participle

fearing

Gerund

/fɪə/

/fɪr/

бояться

I fear the consequences of my actions.

Я боюсь последствий своих действий.

опасаться

She fears that she might lose her job.

Она опасается, что может потерять работу.

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fearadjective

/fɪə/

/fɪr/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., "fear response") to denote relation to fear.

Definitions

fearnoun

An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

She was filled with fear as she walked through the dark alley.

A feeling of anxiety concerning the outcome of something or the safety and well-being of someone.

His fear for his family's safety kept him awake at night.

The likelihood of something unwelcome happening.

There is a fear that the storm will cause significant damage to the coastal areas.

A feeling of reverential awe, especially toward a deity or supreme power; reverence mixed with dread.

The ancient texts speak of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom.

fearverb

To be afraid of someone or something as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.

She feared the consequences of her actions.

To regard with reverence and awe, especially in a religious context.

The villagers feared the deity and offered sacrifices regularly.

To feel apprehension or anxiety for someone or something; to worry that something bad may happen.

Residents feared for their homes as the wildfire spread.

fearadjective

Relating to or characterized by fear; intended to induce or connected with fear.

The fear response in animals can be triggered by sudden noises.