Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Fear (-ed, -ing, -s)
fear (-ed, -ing, -s), v. [OE faeren, terrify.] (webplay: afraid, alarm, approach, awe, feel, flee, God, painful, punishment, reverence, terrify).
- Worry; doubt; distrust; apprehend; (see Genesis 15:1).
- Dread; petrify; tremor; tremble before; be threatened by; (see Genesis 19:30).
- Respect; honor; revere; (see Genesis 22:12).
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