Fear

"Fear" in Portuguese

fobia

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

medo

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

medo

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

pavor

(a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone)

receio

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

temor

(uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat)

temor

(extreme veneration or awe)

recear

(feel fear about (something))

temer

(feel fear about (something))

temer

(venerate; to feel awe towards)

ter medo de

(feel fear about (something))

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