feared
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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While a steep commitment, it’s not as extreme as some analysts had feared.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
She also feared she would forget her New York roots and wanted to “keep it real,” she quips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
In the early years, James also recalled he would cover the word "ballet" on the van they took to do community workshops because he feared it would put people off before trying.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
He said he feared a new Nakba -- "catastrophe" in Arabic -- referring to the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people at the creation of the State of Israel in 1948.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
Just like Kennedy, he feared that appearing weak would only invite his enemies to attack.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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