Meaning & use
Fearing
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Feeling fear, dread, or apprehension about someone or something.
See it in a sentence
Fearing the worst, she called the hospital immediately.
He avoided the topic, fearing it would start an argument.
A note on using this word
"Fearing" is the present participle of "fear" and is often used at the start of a sentence to explain the reason behind an action.
Words with a similar meaning
dreadingworrying about
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Words with an opposite meaning
trusting
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