feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unfeared adjective
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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However, shadow rail minister Jerome Mayhew said he feared nationalisation could end up costing taxpayers more money in increased costs for leasing rolling stock.
From BBC
The 45-year-old said she feared ending up on the street after her husband left her.
From Barron's
Al-Masarir feared his phone was being used to spy on him.
From BBC
Investors feared a worse earnings outcome at the peak of tariff-related fears in April, when Ford stock traded below $9 a share.
From Barron's
She feared that speaking the past aloud would somehow cause me to repeat it.
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