A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.
A specific instance of or propensity for such a feeling: an abnormal fear of heights.
verb (used with object)to regard with fear; be afraid of. To have reverential awe of.
verb (used without object)to have fear; be afraid:I'll go with you, so do not fear! To feel apprehensive or uneasy (usually followed by for): In this time of economic instability, I fear for my children's future.
an intense, persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, situation, or person that manifests in physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath, and that motivates avoidance behavior.
An aversion toward, dislike of, or disrespect for a thing, idea, person, or group.