fear

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

I fear she might get aggressive

be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

I fear the winters in Moscow

an anxious feeling

care had aged him

be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement

I fear I won't make it to your wedding party