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aterroar

[a.te.rro.ar]
verb
to terrify, to frighten greatly
1. to cause great fear or terror in someone
The loud noise terrified the children.
O barulho alto aterroou as crianças.
2. to overwhelm with fear or dread
The storm aterroou the entire village.
A tempestade aterroou toda a aldeia.
Synonyms
aterrorizarassustarapavorarespantaramedrontar
Antonyms
tranquilizaracalmarserenarconsolar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aterroar
common usage in everyday language
Portugal
aterrorizar
preferred form in European Portuguese
São Paulo
assustar
more colloquial alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

aterroar a alma
aterroar o coração
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