feared

The word “feared” has 1 syllable: feared

It's pronounced as /fɪrd/


What is synonym and antonym for feared?

In the thesaurus, “feared” has 19 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for feared along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for feared

  • agonized
  • bothered
  • cared a hang
  • chafed
  • despaired
  • fretted
  • fussed
  • gave a hang
  • longed
  • pined
  • stewed
  • stressed
  • sweat
  • sweat blood
  • sweated
  • sweated blood
  • troubled
  • worried
  • yearned

Antonyms for feared

Meanings of feared

  • verb
    1. To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
    2. To feel fear (about something).
    3. (used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.
    4. To venerate; to feel awe towards.
    5. To regret.
    6. To cause fear to; to frighten.
    7. To be anxious or solicitous for.
    8. To suspect; to doubt.
  • adjective
    1. Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.

Example Sentences

  • The villain was feared by everyone in the village.
  • She feared that she might not pass the final exam.
  • The dark forest was feared by travelers at night.
  • Many feared the consequences of the decision.
  • He feared losing his job after the company restructured.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to feared, such as: abided, abode, accepted, agonized, bore, bothered, cared a hang.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

yearned

  • agonized
  • bothered
  • chafed
  • despaired
  • feared
  • fretted
  • fussed
  • longed
  • pined
  • stewed
  • stressed
  • sweat
  • sweated
  • troubled
  • worried

gave a hang

  • agonized
  • bothered
  • chafed
  • despaired
  • feared
  • fretted
  • fussed
  • longed
  • pined
  • stewed
  • stressed
  • sweat
  • sweat blood
  • sweated
  • sweated blood
  • troubled
  • worried
  • yearned

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