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fear British & World English

an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm

no fear in fear British & World English

used as an emphatic expression of denial or refusal

never fear in fear British & World English

used to reassure someone

for fear of or that in fear British & World English

to avoid the risk of (or that)

fear for in fear British & World English

feel anxiety on behalf of

Cape Fear River British & World English

a river that flows for 200 miles (320 km) across eastern North Carolina to enter the Atlantic Ocean near Wilmington at Cape Fear

beware or fear the Greeks bearing gifts in Greek British & World English

if a rival or enemy shows one generosity or kindness, one should be suspicious of their motives

worst British & World English

the most serious or unpleasant thing that could happen

technofear British & World English

fear of using technological equipment, especially computers

fearmongering British & World English

the action of deliberately arousing public fear or alarm about a particular issue

fools rush in where angels fear to tread in fool1 British & World English

people without good sense or judgement will have no hesitation in tackling a situation that even the wisest would avoid