fear

Sense 1 noun

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

Sense 2 verb

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

I fear she might get aggressive

Sense 3 noun

an anxious feeling

care had aged him

Sense 4 verb

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

I fear the winters in Moscow

Sense 5 noun

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something

the fear of God

Sense 6 verb

be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

I fear I won't make it to your wedding party

Sense 7 verb

be uneasy or apprehensive about

I fear the results of the final exams

Sense 8 verb

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

Fear God as your father