fearing
Definitions
Feeling afraid, anxious, or apprehensive about something.
Experiencing deep reverence or awe, typically in a religious context.
Anticipating or expecting something unpleasant with concern.
Examples
The villagers stayed indoors, fearing the storm would destroy their homes.
She walked quickly through the dark alley, fearing that someone might be following her.
Synonyms
dreading apprehensive anxious terrified alarmed frightened scared