Fearing [verb]
Definition of Fearing:
feel alarm; be scared of
Synonyms of Fearing:
● Foresee
● Avoid
● Suspect
● Dread
● Shun
● Worry
● Expect
● Blanch
● Shy
● Crouch
● Wilt
● Tremble
● Quaver
● Shudder
● Start
● Cower
● Falter
● Quail
● Flinch
● Shrink
● Fret
● Dare not
Sentence/Example of Fearing:
Fearing to lose his way, he bawls over the banister, and through the corridors, “Is any one there?”
I opposed this, fearing, of course, that the French and even the Gentiles might interpret this as an affront to our faith.
There were no more sleepless nights, fearing an attack from the dreaded rebel or the volunteer.
The stainless image fearing to disturb,So faithfully reflected in my breast;As winds disturb the mirror of the lake.
The English, fearing a ruse, continued to stand to their arms till their scouts confirmed the mortifying intelligence.
The words slipped out almost unconsciously, and the Marquise bit her lip and straightened herself, fearing an explosion.
Private baptism at his birth was first administered, fearing his immediate death.
At first Eloise demurred, longing to accept the generous offer, and fearing that she ought not.
Of course, I used to get terribly frightened, fearing that the men would attack me for carrying such a mischievous monkey.
IT is a great blessing, and one to be esteemed more highly than wealth and high station, to have God-fearing, pious parents.