fear

an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen:

fear

Trembling with fear, she handed over the money to the gunman.

............ the boy showed no (signs of) fear.

I have a fear of heights.

The low profit figures simply confirmed my worst fears.

to fear

to be frightened about someone or something unpleasant:

The cab driver was going so fast, I feared for our safety.

Most older employees fear unemployment.

What do you fear the most?

Police feared (that) the couple drowned.