This is the 1759th most frequent Dutch word.
vrezen
To fear.
Here 'vrezen' is used to express concern about a possible external event.
Ik vrees dat het zal regenen tijdens het feest.
I fear that it will rain during the party.
In this sentence, 'vrezen' illustrates direct worry or apprehension for one's well-being.
De reizigers vrezen voor hun veiligheid tijdens de storm.
The travelers fear for their safety during the storm.
This example uses 'vrezen' in a motivational sense to reflect on human tendencies to resist change out of fear.