What does feared mean?
Feared means Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others..
Feared
/fɪɹd/ · adjective
Meaning
Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others..
Definitions by Sense
- Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
- Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
- (obsolete outside dialects) Frightened, afraid.
- simple past and past participle of fear
Example Sentences
Conſcience grows feared: the heart grows hardened: while you delay, the Devil rules and rejoyceth: […]
[…] I’m maist feared to speak to him—and it’s an unco thing to hear ane o’ us speak that gate o’ a man—[…]
That which hindered was thyself / More feared of [Julius] Cæsar, than of wrongfulness; […]
Synonyms for feared
Antonyms for feared
Related Words
Word Forms
- more feared
- most feared
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for feared?
Common synonyms include dreaded, esteemed, respected, worthy.
What is the opposite of feared?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use feared in a sentence?
Conſcience grows feared: the heart grows hardened: while you delay, the Devil rules and rejoyceth: […]
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