fear
US /fɪr/
UK /fɪr/
1.
خوف, رهبة
an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm
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She felt a sudden surge of fear when she heard the strange noise.
شعرت بموجة مفاجئة من الخوف عندما سمعت الضوضاء الغريبة.
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His greatest fear is losing his family.
أكبر مخاوفه هو فقدان عائلته.
2.
خشية, رهبة
a feeling of respect and wonder for something powerful or sacred
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They lived in fear of God.
عاشوا في خشية من الله.
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The ancient people held the mountains in great fear.
كان الناس القدماء يكنون رهبة عظيمة للجبال.
1.
خاف, خشى
be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful
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I fear spiders.
أنا أخاف من العناكب.
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She feared for her life.
لقد خافت على حياتها.
2.
خشى, قلق
feel anxiety or apprehension on behalf of
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I fear for his safety.
أنا أخشى على سلامته.
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She feared that the news would upset him.
لقد خشيت أن تزعجه الأخبار.