fears

[US]/[fɪə(r)z]/
[UK]/[fɪərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.feel fear; be afraid of
n.feelings of anxiety and apprehension; a person or thing that is frightening

Phrases & Collocations

overcome fears

allay fears

deep fears

facing fears

irrational fears

fears mounted

fueled fears

conquering fears

shared fears

unfounded fears

Example Sentences

she has deep fears about flying in small planes.

he overcame his fears and applied for the job.

the child's fears were eased by his mother's hug.

public speaking triggers many people's fears.

they discussed their fears about the future of the company.

the movie explored the primal fears of being alone.

addressing their fears is crucial for their well-being.

he tried to allay her fears about the surgery.

the politician played on people's fears to win votes.

she acknowledged her fears and sought professional help.

the therapist helped him confront his deepest fears.

the news report fueled their fears about the economy.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now