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

Terrified that abolitionist words might lead to rebellions by the enslaved, slaveholders feared for their survival. — Paul Quigley, The Conversation, 13 July 2026

Two more ambulance visits followed later that year, each one bringing uncertainty and fear for the entire family. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026

For Isnada Unalus, a Haitian immigrant who has lived in Bridgeport for the past decade and works in healthcare, the possible loss of TPS represents fear for friends and coworkers who have spent years building lives in Connecticut. — Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

And yet despite paying city taxes and BID fees, Moreno said, problems persist and his customers fear for their safety. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for fear for

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