n. 1.an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) 2.an anxious feeling 3.a profound emotion inspired by a deity fear v. 1.be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event 2.be afraid or scared of 3.be sorry 4.be uneasy or apprehensive about 5.regard with feelings of respect and reverence