The Clue
N.C. river or cape (4 letter answer)
The Answer
FEAR
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Notes
The answer FEAR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Definition
FEAR as a noun:
1. (fear, fearfulness, fright) = an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
2. (concern, care, fear) = an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
3. (fear, reverence, awe, veneration) = a profound emotion inspired by a deity; "the fear of God"
FEAR as a verb:
1. be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event; "I fear she might get aggressive"
2. (fear, dread) = be afraid or scared of; be frightened of; "I fear the winters in Moscow"; "We should not fear the Communists!"
3. be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement; "I fear I won't make it to your wedding party"
4. be uneasy or apprehensive about; "I fear the results of the final exams"
5. (reverence, fear, revere, venerate) = regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"