fear
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/fɪə/]
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Senses
1. fear (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
Example: He was struck by fear on seeing the snake.
Concept: Дрожь
2. fear (noun) — sense 2
Definition: A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
Example: Not everybody has the same fears.
3. fear (noun) — sense 3
Definition: Something one is afraid of; the object of one’s fear.
Example: Spiders are my greatest fear.
4. fear (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
Example: I fear the worst will happen.
5. fear (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To feel fear.
Example: Never fear; help is always near.
6. fear (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for [with for].
Example: She fears for her son’s safety.
Structure of the word
Roots:- per (fare, Proto-Indo-European)
Connections
Polarities
Fear ↔ Courage — concept «Дрожь»
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