persistent, constant, endless, steady

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sorsi
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persistent, constant, endless, steady

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Hello,

Instead of saying 'constant' or 'persistent' fear, can we also say 'endless' or 'steady' fear?

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"steady fear" is not idiomatic

"persistent" and "constant" are similar

"endless", having no end, may or may not be constant
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Thanks.
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