fears
noun · verb
Form of fear , plural of fear.
Simple meaning
An anxious feeling.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
firzIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfɪɹz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of fear
An anxious feeling
plural of fear
Something one is afraid of; the object of one's fear.
plural of fear
A strong, unpleasant emotion or feeling caused by actual or perceived danger or threat.
plural of fear
A phobia, a sense of fear induced by something or someone in particular.
verb
third-person singular of fear
Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
third-person singular of fear
Be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
third-person singular of fear
To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
third-person singular of fear
To feel fear.
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