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FEARING

7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective

F 4/4
E 1/1
A 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of FEARING

verb

To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.

"I fear the worst will happen."

verb

To feel fear (about something).

"Never fear; help is always near."

verb

(used with for) To worry about, to feel concern for, to be afraid for.

"She fears for her son’s safety."

adjective

Exhibiting fear.

adjective

Showing profound respect or deference.

Synonyms of FEARING

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Antonyms of FEARING

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Examples of FEARING in a Sentence

  • "I fear the worst will happen."
  • "Never fear; help is always near."
  • "She fears for her son’s safety."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points

Is FEARING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, FEARING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FEARING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for FEARING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter fearing Total
Scrabble 4111112 11
WWF 4111123 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in FEARING

100 words from the letters in FEARING

How to Use FEARING in Word Games

FEARING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since FEARING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FEARING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About FEARING

What does FEARING mean?
FEARING is a verb. To feel fear about (something or someone); to be afraid of; to consider or expect with alarm.
Is FEARING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, FEARING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is FEARING worth in Scrabble?
FEARING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from FEARING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in FEARING. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of FEARING?
Synonyms of FEARING include: afraid, frightened, scared, terrorised, terrorized, revere. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.