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Meanings of fear in English
Emotion induced by perceived danger or threat.
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Examples for "horror"
Examples for "horror"
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Art is perhaps particularly necessary when science produces new potential for horror.
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Vlogger Nas Daily had heard many horror stories about South African settlements.
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These proceedings excited general horror in the mother country, and Charles II.
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People love horror stories, particularly if they come with extra Yuk Factor.
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He thought her horror had been caused by damage to her house.
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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An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
Usage of fear in English
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However, some politicians and public health experts fear that may be premature.
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However, I fear this might simply be a case of wishful thinking.
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Fruit farmers Facebook Twitter Pinterest Farmers fear uncertainty over EU workers' rights.
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We can't continue to let the Syrian population fear for their future.
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Countries fear seeing their young people left behind, their workforce made irrelevant.
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Ban said Myanmar's government had nothing to fear from U.N. humanitarian officials.
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Given the way banks behave, this is what I fear may happen.
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Of course there are also mobility issues, memory loss and technology fear.
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Nolan is a good example of the paralyzing effect of memory fear.
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However, relatives fear the uncertainty is already affecting the health of residents.
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Oil and gas industry representatives fear new restrictions will unfairly burden them.
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However, police fear cuts will make it hard to continue that trend.
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It does not fear change, since generative political action always makes change.
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The freedom to enjoy life without fear of crime and government intervention.
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One serious issue we fear is an interruption in financing, he said.
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However, for others there is illness, insecurity and fear for the future.
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Russian
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Fear across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
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