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01
angst, vrees
a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried
Example
His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches.
The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams.
02
angst, vrees
an anxious feeling
03
vrees, respect
a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
to fear
01
vrezen, bang zijn voor
to feel anxious or afraid about a likely situation or event
Transitive: to fear that
Example
The driver feared getting into a car accident during the storm.
They feared the consequences of speaking out against the oppressive regime.
She feared speaking in public due to her social anxiety.
02
vrees hebben, bang zijn voor
to be scared of someone or something
Transitive: to fear a situation or event
Example
Many people fear public speaking more than death itself.
The children feared the thunderstorm and huddled together for comfort.
She feared the dark and always slept with a nightlight on.
03
ik vrees, ik maak me zorgen
to feel regret or concern when delivering bad news or an apology
Transitive: to fear that
04
God vrezen, God respecteren
to show deep respect and admiration for God
Transitive: to fear God
05
vrees, bang zijn voor
to feel worried or nervous about an upcoming event or situation
Transitive: to fear an upcoming event or situation
Voorbeeld
His fear of public speaking caused him to avoid presentations and speeches.
The fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
The fear of failure held him back from pursuing his dreams.
She experienced a rush of fear when she heard a strange noise in the dark.
Walking alone in the dark alley filled her with a sense of fear.
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