English to Afrikaans Meaning of fear - vrees

Fear :

vrees

noun

vrees, ontsag, geskrik, gruwel, opname, angs, bang, bedreiging, terreur, paniek, ontsteltenis, konsternasie, wanopvatting, die moeite werd, koers, waarde, mark, gat, huiwering, terugslag, bedeesd, twyfel, gevaar, moeite, opwinding, ongeduld, sorg, kommer

verb

wees bang, vrees, vang, verdagte, betwyfel, wees versigtig, verloor 'n mens se senuwees, wees met afgryse vervul, raak blou, kwartel, verbazen, verstom, twyfel, wees bekommerd, beachten, sorg

Fear :: vreesFeared :: gevreesFearful :: bangFearing :: vreesFearless :: vreesloseFears :: vreseFearsome :: vreesaanjaende

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Definitions of fear in English

Noun(1) an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight(2) an anxious feeling(3) a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
Verb(1) be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event(2) be afraid or scared of; be frightened of(3) be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement(4) be uneasy or apprehensive about(5) regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Examples of fear in English

(1) I only fear what may happen if drivers do find Crossborough Hill a cheaper means of parking.(2) Far more people fear snakes than are likely to find themselves in the presence of their slippery scales.(3) I hated him but didn't fear him any more(4) Their fear of what might happen made them hesitate, only for a second, but it was enough.(5) Terror is the causing of large numbers of people to fear sudden violence and death.(6) I fear for the city with this madman let loose in it(7) The Table is a place of feasting and refreshment, but also a place of mystery tinged with reverent fear .(8) It is important to make oneself accustomed to pain and danger without fear .(9) All the time I'm either in fear of what will happen, or I think I ought to be afraid, but this morning I felt strong and resolute.(10) drivers are threatening to quit their jobs in fear after a cabby's murder(11) Ironically the figures consistently confirm that fear of crime is completely out of proportion with reality.(12) And many fear what will happen to their children if the option of simply closing the school is pursued.(13) There had been a great burden on me all my life, to hold back, to fear death, to fear pain.(14) He says that most refugees fear to leave their apartment blocks on Friday or Saturday nights.(15) I have a terrible fear of loss, I have a terrible fear of the unexpected happening.(16) If angels fear to tread this particular route, few would blame them.

Related Phrases of fear

(1) to fear ::

om te vrees

(2) without fear ::

sonder vrees

(3) for fear that ::

uit vrees dat

(4) for fear ::

uit vrees vir

(5) fear of heights ::

vrees vir hoogtes

(6) for fear of ::

uit vrees vir

(7) great fear ::

'n groot vrees

(8) fear of death ::

vrees vir die dood

(9) feel fear ::

voel vrees

Related Phrases of fear

(1) to fear ::

om te vrees

(2) without fear ::

sonder vrees

(3) for fear that ::

uit vrees dat

(4) for fear ::

uit vrees vir

(5) fear of heights ::

vrees vir hoogtes

(6) for fear of ::

uit vrees vir

(7) great fear ::

'n groot vrees

(8) fear of death ::

vrees vir die dood

(9) feel fear ::

voel vrees

Synonyms

Noun

1. terror ::

terreur

2. phobia ::

fobie

3. likelihood ::

waarskynlikheid

4. concern ::

kommer

6. veneration ::

verering

Verb

7. be afraid of ::

wees bang vir

8. have a phobia about ::

'n fobie oor

9. be too afraid ::

wees te bang

10. worry about ::

bekommer oor

11. stand in awe of ::

bedug

12. suspect ::

verdagte

13. dread ::

vrees

14. revere ::

REVERE

Different Forms

fear, feared, fearful, fearing, fearless, fears, fearsome

Word Example from TV Shows

If you FEAR for the safety of your son...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 8

You smell of FEAR,

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

Unsullied FEAR nothing.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

it seemed like my biggest FEAR was coming true,

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 5

They don't FEAR the Freys, though. They FEAR the Lannisters.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

Examples of fear from TV Shows

If you FEAR for the safety of your son...

Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 8

You smell of FEAR,

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 1

Unsullied FEAR nothing.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 2

it seemed like my biggest FEAR was coming true,

The Big Bang Theory Season 12, Episode 5

They don't FEAR the Freys, though. They FEAR the Lannisters.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 10

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