fear

• Emoção desagradável causada pela crença de que alguém ou algo é perigoso, pode causar dor ou representa uma ameaça; também pode ser uma preocupação ou ansiedade em relação a algo ruim que pode acontecer.

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1. Emotion of dangerA2formal

   An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.

   Medo

   • She felt a sudden fear when she heard the loud noise.
   • His fear of heights prevented him from climbing the ladder.
   • The child's fear of the dark kept him awake.

   Sinônimosalarmanxietyapprehensiondismaydreadfrighthorrorpanicterrortrepidation

   Antônimosboldnessbraverycouragefearlessness

2. B1formal

   A feeling of anxiety or worry about something that might happen.

   Medo

   • He expressed his fear that the project might fail.
   • There is a growing fear of unemployment in the region.
   • Her fear of losing her job made her work harder.

   Sinônimosanxietyapprehensionconcerndreadforebodingmisgivingtrepidationuneaseworry

   Antônimosbraverycalmnessconfidencecourage

3. B2formal

   A feeling of deep respect or awe, often mixed with fear.

   Temor reverente

   • The ancient people lived in fear of the gods.
   • He spoke of the king with fear and reverence.
   • The soldiers had a healthy fear of their commander.

   Sinônimosawedreadrespectreverenceveneration

• Verbo usado para expressar sentimento de medo ou preocupação em relação a algo que pode acontecer; também pode indicar ter receio ou apreensão de enfrentar algo.

A verb used to express the feeling of being afraid or worried about something that might happen.

1. Be afraid ofA2formal

   To be scared or frightened of someone or something.

   Temer

   • She fears spiders more than anything else.
   • He fears the dark and always sleeps with a light on.
   • Many people fear public speaking.

   Sinônimosapprehenddreadshrink from

   Antônimosbraveconfrontface

2. Worry aboutB1formal

   To be worried or anxious about a possible future event or outcome.

   Temer

   • I fear that we might miss the deadline.
   • They fear the worst after the earthquake.
   • She fears losing her job due to the company's financial troubles.

   Sinônimosagonizeapprehenddreadfretworry

   Antônimosembracewelcome

3. Regret to sayB2formal

   Used to express that something unpleasant is true or likely.

   Recear

   • I fear I have bad news for you.
   • He fears he cannot attend the wedding.
   • We fear the situation will only get worse.

   Sinônimossuspect