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well-founded fear

/wɛl ˈfaʊndɪd fɪr/ /wɛl ˈfaʊndɪd fɪə/
noun Social Formal
GeneralLaw
  1. 1 haklı korku, haklı nedenlere dayanan korku countable

Definition (English)

A reasonable and genuine fear of persecution or harm.

Example Sentences

  1. He has a well-founded fear of returning home.
    Ülkesine dönmekten haklı olarak korkuyor.
  2. Refugees must show a well-founded fear of persecution.
    Mülteciler, zulme uğrayacaklarına dair haklı nedenlere dayanan bir korku taşıdıklarını göstermelidir.

Synonyms

justified fearreasonable fearwell-grounded fear

Collocations

well-founded fear of persecution

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