feared

English

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /fɪɹd/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /fɪəd/
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  • Rhymes: -ɪə(ɹ)d

Etymology 1

From fear +‎ -ed.

Adjective

feared (comparative more feared, superlative most feared)

  1. Pertaining to someone or thing that causes great fear in others.
  2. Regarded with fear, respect, or reverence.
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Etymology 2

From Middle English ferd, feerd, fered, equivalent to fear +‎ -ed.

Verb

feared

  1. simple past and past participle of fear

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