fear

korku

An unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm.

• She has a fear of heights.
• There's no need to fear.
• His eyes were full of fear.
• Psychologists investigate how chronic fear responses can impair cognitive function and decision-making abilities in stressful situations.
• The fear of academic failure sometimes prevents talented students from pursuing challenging research opportunities in competitive fields.
• Neuroscientists have identified specific brain regions where fear conditioning occurs through repeated exposure to threatening stimuli.

Eş anlamlılar: fright, terror, dread, anxiety, alarm

Zıt anlamlılar: courage, bravery, confidence

korkmak

To be afraid of something or someone; to anticipate with anxiety or apprehension.

• Many people fear spiders.
• I fear we may be too late.
• She fears nothing.

Eş anlamlılar: dread, be afraid of, worry about

Zıt anlamlılar: trust, welcome