feared
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feared
Aphetic form of afeard
Example Sentences
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"Production and supply have deteriorated to the point where it is going to be difficult for the mills to stay open," he said, speaking anonymously because he feared retaliation.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Rogue AIs going unsupervised for days, hacking at least one company, represent one of the first real-world examples of a threat long feared by AI safety researchers: loss of control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Investors perhaps feared a worse update to the outlook, and IBM shares were up 3% in the extended session following the latest update.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Williams told a jury at Swansea Crown Court she feared she would die.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
We both feared it, I know we did, but did not dare speak of it.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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