Fear and Joy

Opposite meaning words

Fear noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

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Joy is an antonym for fear in alarm topic.

Joy noun - A feeling or state of well-being and contentment.

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Fear is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

human	human fear	human joy
pure	pure fear	pure joy
particular	particular fear	particular joy
utter	utter fear	utter joy
Other adjectives: true, genuine, sheer, deep, obvious, simple, real, extreme, great, absolute, main, personal, general, apparent, overwhelming, immense, greatest, sudden.

Ryouma either cries at the drop of a hat or is Trying Not to Cry, but they're usually tears of anger, frustration, fear or joy, shading into Berserker Tears when she's angry.

Source: Manga / Sekainohate De Aimashou
Fry... cannot decide, so his expression ALTERNATES between joy and fear.

Source: Crosses The Line Twice / Western Animation
Even if she can feels sorrow, joy and fear, she's unable to feel some human feelings, such as regret and love.

Source: Emotionless Girl

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