fear (EN)

noun, verb

noun “fear”

1. a strong, bad feeling you get when you think something dangerous might happen or is happening
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   She felt a wave of fear when the thunderstorm began.
2. worry for someone's safety or concern that something bad will occur
   She had a fear that her son might get lost on the school trip.

verb “fear”

1. to be scared of someone or something, or scared to do something
   She fears speaking in public.
2. to think that something bad might have happened or might happen soon
   She feared that the storm would destroy their home.
3. to tell someone that you believe something bad has happened or is true
   I fear we might be too late to catch the last train.