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Fearing

Pronunciation varies by accent · verb

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fear.

Definitions by Sense

  1. present participle and gerund of fear
  2. Exhibiting fear.
  3. Showing profound respect or deference.

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Synonyms for fearing

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What does fearing mean?

Fearing means present participle and gerund of fear.

What is a synonym for fearing?

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What is the opposite of fearing?

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How do you use fearing in a sentence?

Use fearing where its definition matches the intended context.

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