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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European firms have been more wary of slowing down, fearing it could be an attempt by US giants to lock in their dominance.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
As Green looks out over the "beautiful, remote and tranquil" landscape, he is fearing for the future.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
At times, pilots have panicked, fearing they were running out of runway, and braked too hard, causing accidents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Here, five principles from Chin’s book on how to live more by fearing less.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
I’d let my hand hover over a set of sweet-faced glass poodles—a delicate-looking mother and three tiny puppies—and then pull it back, fearing Robbie’s wrath.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
