noun
- plural of fear; feelings of anxiety or worry about something dangerous or unpleasant
verb
- third person singular present of fear; feels afraid or anxious about something
Examples
- Her greatest fears include heights and public speaking.
- The child’s fears about starting school gradually disappeared.
- He fears that he might fail the exam.
- She fears flying more than driving.
- Many people have fears about job security.
- The team fears losing their best player.
- Common fears include spiders, snakes, and the dark.