fear for

phrasal verb

feared for; fearing for; fears for

: to feel concern for (something or someone) : to worry about (something or someone)

She feared for her husband's safety.

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The Trump administration just took over the White House a week ago and has marginalized groups in fear for their futures. —

Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025 While Charlie was indeed bullied like Kurt and Marco were, Kurt was harassed to the point of fearing for his safety and having to transfer schools, and Marco was brutally beaten as a hate crime seconds after popping his head out of the closet. —

Catherine Mhloyi, Them, 27 Jan. 2025 Well remember Kristen, since the advent of the Tea Party, the greatest fear for any congressional Republican is a primary challenge. —

NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025 Pete Hegseth's ex-wife 'feared for her personal safety,' his former sister-in-law says in affidavit An attorney for Pete Hegseth denied these allegations, and allegations of abuse were also rejected by his ex-wife. —

Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fear for