Fear Past Tense

The past tense of Fear is feared.

1. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Fear

  • conventioneer
  • bioengineer
  • reengineer
  • pamphleteer
  • electioneer
  • charpentier
  • volunteer
  • rensselaer
  • profiteer
  • mutineer
  • marketeer
  • lagardere
  • insincere
  • imagineer
  • gondolier
  • financiere
  • financier
  • crochetiere
  • commandeer
  • chandelier
  • brigadier
  • brigadeer
  • bombardier
  • belvedere
  • bandolier
  • wagoneer
  • summiteer
  • st_cyr
  • souvenir
  • racketeer

How do you pronounce fear?

Pronounce fear as fɪr.

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2. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be afraid or scared of; be frightened of.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] an anxious feeling.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. fear

noun. ['ˈfɪr'] a feeling of profound respect for someone or something.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. fear

verb. ['ˈfɪr'] regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of.

Etymology

  • feer (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • fere (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • feren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • færan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))