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.
is fearing
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present progressiveof fear (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Another sign is fearing spending or feeling poor even when you're not.
From Salon ● Nov. 30, 2024
Both have been in hiding - Ms Machado wrote in the Wall Street Journal that she is fearing for her “life” and “freedom.”
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2024
There’s a good reason why everyone is fearing the worst.
From Slate ● Apr. 12, 2023
“Everyone is fearing this tax will dry up,” says Smith.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2020
It may be some young Minister, or Local Preacher, who is fearing for his reputation, or for the ark of God.
From Broken Bread from an Evangelist's Wallet by Thomas Champness
