fearing

fear-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Present participle of "fear"; experiencing anxiety or dread about something.

  2. 2.

    Used as a gerund or verbal noun referring to the act of being afraid.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    God-fearing — Devoutly religious; having a reverent attitude toward God

Related words

Antonyms: embracing, welcoming
See also: fear, feared, fearful
Synonyms: being afraid of, dreading, worrying about

Etymology

From Old English fǣran ("to frighten, terrify") with the present participle suffix -ing. Related to fǣr ("danger, sudden calamity").