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Meanings of fear in English

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страх
Catalan
por
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PEGI video game content rating.

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medo
Spanish
pavor
Catalan
por
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Emotion induced by perceived danger or threat.

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Russian
страх
Catalan
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Kijkwijzer content descriptor for creative works that contain scenes and plot elements too disturbing, overly suspenseful, or frightening to younger/sensitive viewers.

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medo
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espanto

An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

medo
Usage of fear in English
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However, some politicians and public health experts fear that may be premature.
Reuters
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However, I fear this might simply be a case of wishful thinking.
The Guardian
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Fruit farmers Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farmers fear uncertainty over EU workers' rights.
The Guardian
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We can't continue to let the Syrian population fear for their future.
Reuters
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Countries fear seeing their young people left behind, their workforce made irrelevant.
The Guardian
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Ban said Myanmar's government had nothing to fear from U.N. humanitarian officials.
Reuters
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Given the way banks behave, this is what I fear may happen.
The Guardian
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Of course there are also mobility issues, memory loss and technology fear.
The Guardian
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Nolan is a good example of the paralyzing effect of memory fear.
No More Mr. Nice Guy!
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However, relatives fear the uncertainty is already affecting the health of residents.
BBC
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Oil and gas industry representatives fear new restrictions will unfairly burden them.
Reuters
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However, police fear cuts will make it hard to continue that trend.
Reuters
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It does not fear change, since generative political action always makes change.
The Guardian
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The freedom to enjoy life without fear of crime and government intervention.
The appeal
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One serious issue we fear is an interruption in financing, he said.
Reuters
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However, for others there is illness, insecurity and fear for the future.
The Irish Times
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Common
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Common
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