Definitions of fear on the Web:
- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event: "I fear she might get aggressive"
- be afraid or scared of or be frightened of: "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
- be sorry is used to introduce an unpleasant statement: "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
- an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
- be uneasy or apprehensive about: "I fear the results of the final […]