fear

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

an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; "the fear of God"; "the Chinese reverence for the dead"; "the French treat food with gentle reverence"; "his respect for the law bordered on veneration"

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"

be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"