fear
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fears · fearing · feared
Sense 1
A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
một cảm xúc mạnh, không dễ chịu do nguy hiểm hoặc đe dọa thực tế hoặc nhận thức
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
một nỗi sợ hãi cụ thể đối với một thứ gì đó hoặc ai đó
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To feel fear.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fear” mean?
A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
Is “fear” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.