Fears
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Fears, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Plural of fear: feelings of being afraid, or things that worry someone.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use Fears
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Patronymic from Fear.
Full origin of Fears →Frequently asked questions
What does “Fears” mean?
The word “Fears” means plural of fear: feelings of being afraid, or things that worry someone. In plain terms, plural of "fear," or the he/she/it form of the verb.
How do you use “Fears” in a sentence?
Here is “Fears” used in a sentence: “She finally spoke about her deepest fears.”
What part of speech is “Fears”?
Depending on how it is used, “Fears” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Fears” a common word?
“Fears” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Fears” have?
“Fears” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of fear: feelings of being afraid, or things that worry someone.
What is the difference between "fears" and "phobias"?
"Fears" are feelings of being afraid or things that worry someone, and they can be reasonable responses to real danger. A phobia is a specific, intense, and often irrational fear of a particular thing, so all phobias are fears but not all fears are phobias.
What is the difference between "fear" and "fears"?
"Fear" is often used as an uncountable noun for the general emotion, as in "frozen with fear." "Fears" is the plural, used for individual worries or specific things that frighten someone, as in "her fears about the future."
What are common collocations with "fears"?
The noun "fears" frequently appears in phrases like "allay fears," "worst fears," "growing fears," and "raise fears." As a verb, "fears" is the third-person singular form, as in "she fears the dark."