Definitions of fear:

• noun:   an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
• noun:   a profound emotion inspired by a deity

  Example: "The fear of God"

• noun:   an anxious feeling

  Example: "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

• verb:   be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

  Example: "I fear the winters in Moscow"

• verb:   be uneasy or apprehensive about

  Example: "I fear the results of the final exams"

• verb:   be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

  Example: "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"

• verb:   be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

  Example: "I fear she might get aggressive"

• verb:   regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

  Example: "Fear God as your father"

• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #25619)