: producing fear in others
feared enemies
the most feared teacher in school
: regarded with fear
trying to avert a feared outcome
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What could be more wanted in 2025 America than the best health care that science has to offer and what could be more feared than lack of access to that health care for oneself or a loved one in time of need ?
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Primary Care Physicians, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
One was a ruthless and feared drug lord who rose to power and wealth through violence and intimidation; the other was a talented soccer player who captured the hearts of his fellow Colombians with his skill and grace on the field.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Victory Park Crips remains one of Louisville's most prominent and feared gangs, dating back generations.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
Forget the ‘reading rules’ – and other lessons from a life with books
Family of 6 presumed dead in Philly-area shooting and fire, officials say
Senate votes to advance Ukraine-Israel package after border deal fails
Earth breached a feared level of warming over the past year.
—Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
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Primary Care Physicians, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
One was a ruthless and feared drug lord who rose to power and wealth through violence and intimidation; the other was a talented soccer player who captured the hearts of his fellow Colombians with his skill and grace on the field.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
Victory Park Crips remains one of Louisville's most prominent and feared gangs, dating back generations.
—Beth Warren, The Courier-Journal, 5 Sep. 2024
Forget the ‘reading rules’ – and other lessons from a life with books
Family of 6 presumed dead in Philly-area shooting and fire, officials say
Senate votes to advance Ukraine-Israel package after border deal fails
Earth breached a feared level of warming over the past year.
—Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Feared.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feared. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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