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.

Examples of fear for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Back in the diving bell, Lemons was given mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, with the crew fearing for the worst. —Keith Langston, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025

President Donald Trump will stand before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday to give an accounting of his turbulent first weeks in office as a divided nation struggles to keep pace, with some Americans fearing for the country’s future while others are cheering him on. —Zeke Miller, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2025

Related article Many women fear for their safety when running alone. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 2 Mar. 2025

Philadelphia Yearly Meeting looks forward to the next step of removing the barrier of fear for all congregations. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for fear for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore