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

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

On their train ride home, Streever told his daughter about the possibility that federal officers might confront him, and the young girl broke down in tears, fearing for her father's safety. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

The Smithsonian staff member, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak on the record, said that the report has sparked fears for employees’ safety and concerns about doxxing. — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026

Doubles players fear for their tennis future after being told by the ATP Tour that prize money and tournament sizes will decrease significantly starting in 2028. — ABC News, 3 July 2026

Rhymes for fear for

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