feared

SayFEERD/fɪɹd/UK/fɪəd/

3 meanings of feared

1
verb
Simple past and past participle of fear. Use this form for something that happened in the past, or after "have" or "had."
As children, we feared the old house on the corner.
She had always feared losing her job.
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2
adjective
Causing strong fear in other people.
Like a thunderstorm that makes everyone run for cover.
The feared bully ruled the playground for years.
That huge dog is feared by everyone on our street.
Similardreaded, fearsome, formidable, redoubtable, terrifying
Oppositeharmless, unthreatening
3
adjective
Seen by others with fear, respect, or deep honor.
Like a king people are both scared of and look up to.
The feared chief was respected by every family in the village.
He remained a feared and honored figure long after he retired.
Similarrevered, respected, dreaded
Oppositedespised, scorned
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feared is a form of fear

fear, verb: To be afraid of someone or something, or to feel afraid. Full entry

Forms: fearfears he/she/itfearing -ing formfeared past tense, past participle
Spelling: fear → feared: add -ed

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Origins

Meanings 2–3

From the word "fear" plus "-ed".

Meaning 1

From Middle English "ferd", made from "fear" plus "-ed".