Synonyms for

Fears

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

Definition

Fears mean to be afraid or anxious about something.

Synonyms & similar words

dread care revere veneration fearlessness fright fearfulness awe fear reverence concern venerate dread anxiety unease apprehension concern phobia terror horror panic distrust doubt misgiving suspicion nervousness stress tension worry disquiet alarm consternation

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehensions anxieties trepidations worries

Informal

jitters nerves scares worries

Literary

dread phobias terrors

Antonyms

bravery courage boldness confidence assurance intrepidity fearlessness

Common collocations

  • overcome fears
  • conquer fears
  • face fears
  • allay fears
  • all fears confirmed
  • allay his fears
  • feed fears

Word family

noun fear
verb fear
adjective fearful
adverb fearfully

Usage note

The word 'fears' is the plural form of 'fear', referring to multiple instances of apprehension or anxiety. It can also be the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to fear'.

Example sentences

  1. I have fears about the upcoming test.
  2. She fears spiders and runs away when she sees one.
  3. He fears losing his job and works hard to impress his boss.
  4. The loud noise frightened the dog and he cowered in fear.
  5. She overcame her fears of public speaking by practicing in front of friends and family.

Quotes

  • Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering. - Yoda
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. - Bertrand Russell

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