1. causing fear or respect; regarded with awe or terror

1. past tense and past participle of fear; felt afraid of or worried about something

Examples

• She feared the dark as a child.
• The students feared the difficult exam.
• He feared he would be late for the meeting.
• The feared dictator ruled with an iron fist.
• The team faced their most feared opponent.
• Pirates feared the legendary sea monster.
• Many feared the consequences of the decision.