fear for

verb

feared for; fearing for; fears for

: to feel concern for (something or someone) : to worry about (something or someone)

She feared for her husband's safety.

Examples of fear for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The previous investigations were stalled because Haitian judges kept resigning from the case, fearing for their lives, and gangs seized control of the downtown Port-au-Prince courthouse where the judges were interrogating suspects. — Evens Sanon, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026

With that consistency, though, comes some fears for the actor. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Phennig said fires like these have been a daily fear for people in this area, given how dry North Texas has been. — S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

The doctors spoke on condition of anonymity, citing fears for their safety. — Ahmed Al-Haj, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for fear for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore