Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: for fear of

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Usage examples:

According to a source, who asked not to be named for fear of his life, told TimeLIVE living conditions have become tense.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-06-07-another-fatal-shooting-at-glebelands-hostel-after-mass-killing/

After the death of her friend, Sito Jaxa (Shannon Fill), and her experiences during the Dominion War, Mariner rejected the idea of promotion entirely for fear of eventually having to be responsible for sending her friends to their deaths.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-mariner-wants-harry-kim-ensign-curse/

Aga has always hidden her relationship from friends and family and must continue to hide it from the social workers for fear of losing her case for Milosz.

Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/02/10/human-rights-watch-film-festival-returns-london

An ambulance worker in Gaza City's Shejaiya district told Reuters that emergency crews were often unable to respond to calls from the wounded and that their teams came under Israeli fire, asking that his name not be printed for fear of reprisals.

Source: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/world/more-evacuations-gaza-city-us-blocks-ceasefire-call

An increasing number of people are being discouraged from seeking vital health services for fear of attacks and punishment, they added.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-65745850?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Arab affairs Anaylts Zvi Yehezkali called for dealing seriously with Sayyed Nasrallah’s threats, recalling the maritime confrontation with Hezbollah during which ‘Israel’ shuddered for fear of the Lebanese Resistance warnings.

Source: https://english.almanar.com.lb/1784070

But asked if Labour councils had turned a blind eye to abuse, she admitted: 'In the cases of Rochdale and Rotherham, the reports were clear there were politicians and officers who didn't report, sometimes for fear of political correctness.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11931063/Rishi-Sunak-targets-grooming-gangs-new-taskforce-protect-women-girls-evil-men.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Dashtaki was initially reluctant to recreate the recipe for fear of “getting it wrong”, though she decided to proceed anyway due to her reverence for the dish.

Source: https://thefrontierpost.com/cake-yazdi-iranian-yoghurt-cake/

Few of us seek out people whose views we don’t agree with, in real life or online, for fear of unpleasantness.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/columnists/6213010/social-media-other-points-view-erica-munro-opinion/

For his second daughter, Natalie, her father's life was filled with extraordinary facets, and even though he was not perfect, he was a man of hard work and excellence, who made her terrified of walking in his footsteps for fear of failure.

Source: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230507/farewell-wolfe

George allowed his wife to cultivate few close friendships, for fear of favoritism.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-05-06/queen-charlotte-bridgerton-history-king-george

God’s Word is what should always guide His church but more and more churches are afraid to even quote scripture for fear of offending people.

Source: https://thyblackman.com/2023/12/19/devout-christians-discerning-truth-unmasking-false-prophets-and-upholding-gods-word/

Had the vacancy rate been high, mortgaged landlords would have felt the pain of higher interest rates but been much less game to whack up the rent for fear of losing their tenants.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/business/the-economy/hate-price-rises-please-blame-supply-and-demand-not-me-20230813-p5dw30.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_business

Her acts of defiance cast a hot light on the hypocrisy of celebrity and of women petrified to speak to social justice causes for fear of losing fans, wealth, status, and the 'love' of men.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12352885/A-divine-voice-forged-suffering-Sin-ad-OConnors-early-life-mirrored-music-saved-writes-American-singer-songwriter-ADELE-BERTEI.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

However, Mr Adedayo’s allegation has been corroborated by other sources in the state, including many local government chairpersons and ruling party members who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution from the governor.

Source: https://www.theinfostride.com/ill-neither-prostrate-to-nor-beg-the-governor-eleyi-of-ogun-he-is-a-crook-wale-adedayo/

If it wasn’t for fear of American reprisals, their support for China and willingness to take its currency in payment would have already happened.

Source: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2023/04/alasdair-macleod/how-quickly-will-the-dollar-collapse/

It was a direct order for us to comply,” said an employee who wanted to stay anonymous for fear of being victimised.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/2023-09-13-municipal-manager-instructs-employees-to-wear-black-to-mourn-buthelezi/

I will be writing on topics I feel are critical to building a better world and will not pull my punches for fear of losing clients.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/67b287bf4fde681f?ref=ff

Jeremy Clyde was just desperate for a glass of water, after being forcibly dehydrated all day for fear of ‘the loo problem’.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-11974489/ROBERT-HARDMAN-shares-unique-lunch-royal-entourage-Queens-Coronation.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Let’s hope that this accomplishment will also lead to a significant boost in the deterrence of Iranian officials and other actors, who will hopefully scale back their operations for fear of being targeted by Israel.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/07/02/the-mossad-thwarts-iran-the-world-shrugs/