: an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. fear, dread, fright, alarm, panic, terror, trepidation mean painful agitation in the presence or anticipation of danger. fear is the most general term and implies anxiety and usually loss of courage. More @Wikipedia
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