What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fear about to be suppressed by father (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fear". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). RE (synonym="concerning") in DAD (synonym="father") = DREAD; definition: "Fear" The answer is DREAD.

Fear about to be suppressed by father (5)

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