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fear

/fɪr/
fear fɪr
English Definition
n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger
中文释义
恐惧
Significado en Español
miedo
한국어 뜻
공포
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nỗi sợ hãi
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Example Sentence

She trembled with fear during the storm.

暴风雨中她因害怕而颤抖。

Synonyms
fright dread terror
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “fear”:

  1. A dread
  2. B courage
  3. C confidence
  4. D bravery
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A — dread. “fear” means n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A sudden cold ______ gripped her heart as all the lights went out.

  1. A joy
  2. B calm
  3. C comfort
  4. D fear
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D — fear. “fear” means n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger

Common questions about “fear”

What does “fear” mean?

fear — n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger. In Chinese: 恐惧.

How do you pronounce “fear”?

fear is pronounced /fɪr/. It breaks into 1 syllable: fear.

How do you use “fear” in a sentence?

She trembled with fear during the storm. (暴风雨中她因害怕而颤抖。)

What are synonyms for “fear”?

fright, dread, terror — all close in meaning to fear (n. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger).

Is “fear” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. fear appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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