Synonyms for fears


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : feer
Phonetic Transcription : fɪər

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Définition of fears

Origin :
  • Old English fær "calamity, sudden danger, peril," from Proto-Germanic *feraz "danger" (cf. Old Saxon far "ambush," Old Norse far "harm, distress, deception," Dutch gevaar, German Gefahr "danger"), from PIE root *per- "to try, risk, come over, go through" (perhaps connected with Greek peira "trial, attempt, experience," Latin periculum "trial, risk, danger").
  • Sense of "uneasiness caused by possible danger" developed late 12c. Old English words for "fear" as we now use it were ege, fyrhto; as a verb, ondrædan.
  • noun alarm, apprehension
  • verb feel alarm; be scared of
Example sentences :
  • She would on her part make Aldonza welcome, and had no fears of not agreeing with her.
  • Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • It was fortunate that, in this case, no fears could be entertained.
  • Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
  • But the lapse of a few months will confirm or dispel their fears.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Let me illustrate this broad statement with reference to the subject of fears alone.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • We have not conquered these fears of pain—rather their cause has been removed.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • They are putty in the hands of the fears and forces that beset them from without.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Of all fears the most dogging and haunting are those connected with money.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • A hundred doubts and fears were pressing upon him, and—the second bell rang.
  • Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
  • He answered the doubt with a smile that said he had no fears of her or her plans.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Never mind, you can help them; and when you begin to realize that, you will forget your fears.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

Antonyms for fears

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