Synonyms for

Feared

Verb / fɪrd / Another word for feared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to be afraid of something or someone

Synonyms & similar words

reverence revere fear dread venerate afraid scared frightened terrified panicked horrified alarmed dreaded intimidated apprehensive anxious nervous worried uneasy timid shy hesitant cautious wary suspicious

Synonyms by register

Formal

dreaded apprehended anticipated with fear

Informal

scared of worried about freaked out by

Literary

dreaded foreboding ominous

Antonyms

brave bold confident unafraid fearless assured valiant

Common collocations

  • greatly feared
  • much feared
  • widely feared
  • deeply feared
  • feared by many
  • feared the worst
  • feared for his life
  • feared the consequences

Word family

noun fear
verb fear
adjective fearful
adverb fearfully

Usage note

The word 'feared' implies a strong sense of apprehension or dread. It is often used to describe something or someone that causes significant fear or anxiety in others.

Example sentences

  1. She feared the spider crawling towards her.
  2. He always feared speaking in front of a crowd.
  3. The villagers feared the arrival of the dragon.
  4. I feared failing the test.
  5. The child feared the monster under the bed.

Quotes

  • I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. - Alexander the Great
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear. - Nelson Mandela

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