feared
English edit
Pronunciation edit
- (General American) IPA(key): /fɪɹd/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fɪəd/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)d
Etymology 1 edit
Adjective edit
feared (comparative more feared, superlative most feared)
- Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
- Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
Etymology 2 edit
From Middle English ferd, feerd, fered, equivalent to fear + -ed.
Verb edit
feared
- simple past and past participle of fear