Quotes containing word "fear"

• Noun: an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

• Noun: an anxious feeling; examples: "care had aged him", "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

• Noun: a profound emotion inspired by a deity; example: "the fear of God"

• Verb: be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; example: "I fear she might get aggressive"

• Verb: be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; examples: "I fear the winters in Moscow", "We should not fear the Communists!"

• Verb: be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; example: "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

• Verb: be uneasy or apprehensive about; example: "I fear the results of the final exams"

• Verb: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; examples: "Fear God as your father", "We venerate genius"