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Fearing
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Simple meaning
What does Fearing mean?
fearing means feeling afraid of something
Dictionary definition
Feeling afraid of something or expecting danger or trouble.
Example sentences
Fearing in a sentence
easy
Fearing the storm, we stayed inside.
medium
The child was fearing another loud clap of thunder.
hard
Fearing failure can stop people from trying something new.
Synonyms
Words like Fearing
dreadingFeeling strong fear about something that may happen.
worryingThinking nervously about a possible problem.
Antonyms
Opposite words
trustingBelieving something or someone is safe or reliable.
welcomingAccepting gladly rather than fearing.
Word family
Fearing word family
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does fearing mean?
Fearing means feeling afraid of something.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fearing?
Dreading is close in meaning to fearing in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fearing?
Trusting contrasts with fearing.
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