Structure
Verb[る](1) + 恐れがある
[い]Adjective + 恐れがある
[な]Adjective + な(2) + 恐れがある
Noun + の(2) + 恐れがある
(1) Verb[ない]
(2) である
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About 恐れがある
恐れがある is a set phrase in Japanese that is used in a fairly literal sense to convey that 'there is a chance of (A)', or 'there is a fear of (A)'. This is a combination of the noun, 恐れ 'fear', が, and the う-Verb ある 'to be'. 恐れがある will be used when (A) is a negative outcome that may potentially occur in some particular situation, and is usually used to warn about being careful of something.
恐れ is primarily used directly after verbs, or nouns followed by の.
In most cases, 恐れ carries the meaning of something that innately carries some kind of concern in relation to it, so depending on the context, alternative suitable translations could be 'concern', 'anxiety', 'worry', etc.
Fun-fact
In addition to がある following 恐れ, other common combinations are 恐れを抱く 'to carry the fear of (A)', or 'to bear the fear of (A)', and 恐れが強まる 'for the fear of (A) to strengthen', or 'for the fear of (A) to intensify'.
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お辞儀をしすぎると腰を痛める恐れがある。
If you bow too much, there is a risk of hurting your back.
教わっても忘れる恐れがあるから、メモしておこう。
Even if I am taught (it), there is a risk of forgetting (it), so I will take notes.
このオイルだとエンジンに負担をかける恐れがあるからやめたほうがいい。
Since there is fear that this oil may be taxing on the engine, it would be better to not use it.
あの勢いでお代わりされると、ご飯が足りなくなる恐れがある。
If I am asked that way for seconds, there is a risk that there won't be enough food.
この絵の具は中身が漏れる恐れがあるから袋に入れてください。
There is a risk that the contents of these paints will leak, so please place them in a bag.
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