feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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Those who were thinking about the parties' green policies said they feared climate change had been "put on the back burner".
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Investors feared that Google Gemini was lagging behind competitors, but Gemini has grown to be the most downloaded AI app behind OpenAI’s ChatGPT, according to data from Sensor Tower.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
The hit to the company’s annual guidance wasn’t as bad as feared and the stock climbed 5.4% in in early trading.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
After a 10-hour negotiating session on Monday, an altercation or a feared altercation — accounts vary — resulted in the district calling police.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
How else could he retain his “family”? He feared that some of the servants he had brought to Philadelphia might leave if given the opportunity.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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