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fear

Entry Word:: fear
Function:: noun

Text: the emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger<the sight of the headless horseman filled the schoolmaster with fear>Synonymsalarm, anxiety, apprehension, consternation, dread, fearfulness, fright, horror, panic, terror, trepidationRelated Wordsphobia; creeps, jitters, nervousness, willies; pang, qualm, twinge; agitation, discomposure, disquiet, perturbation; concern, dismay, worry; cowardice, faintheartedness, timidity, timorousnessNear Antonymsaplomb, assurance, boldness, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence; courage, dauntlessness, fearlessness, fortitude

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