fear
noun
a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.
fearing
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present participleof fear.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Some boomer and Gen X parents and grandparents, however, are hesitant, fearing doing this could endanger their own financial security if they run into steep healthcare or long-term-care costs.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Sarah said the scan results felt like "Christmas came early" after months of fearing Teddy would relapse, and like they were finally "moving forward to the next step".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Shortly after the initial arrests, the U.S. moved the bombers from Fairford, fearing they remained at risk from further attacks, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Radic said he fled, fearing he would be jailed for his journalism and could return to Serbia safely only if "the government changes".
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
I ain’t sure which group I was ’mongst ’cause the fearing in me was too strong.
From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis
