forfear

/ˈfɔrfɪər/

Definitions

1. adverb

in fear of; because of fear

“She avoided the dark alley forfear of encountering wild animals.”

2. noun

fear or fearfulness

“The doctor was concerned by the patient’s expression of forfear.”

Synonyms

  • in fear of
  • with fear

Antonyms

  • in confidence
  • without fear