definition of
fear

[1] #1 fear n. [fearfulness, fright] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight). wn

[2] #2 fear v. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive". wn

[3] #3 fear v. [dread] be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!". wn

[4] #4 fear n. [concern, care] an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction". wn

[5] #5 fear v. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party". wn