what is the definition of fear
Definition of fear. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 archaic : frighten. 3  2 archaic : to feel fear in (oneself)  3 : to have a reverential awe of fear 1  God. 4 : to be afraid of : expect with alarm fear the worst.  intransitive 1  verb. : to be afraid or apprehensive feared for their lives feared to go out at  night.