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demonstrate fear

[/ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt fɪr/]
verb phrase
demonstrar medo
1. to show or display fear through actions, words, or body language
The child began to demonstrate fear when the lights went out.
A criança começou a demonstrar medo quando as luzes se apagaram.
2. to exhibit signs of being afraid or anxious
The witness did not demonstrate fear despite the intimidating questions.
A testemunha não demonstrou medo apesar das perguntas intimidadoras.
NYC Slang
show you're scared; let fear show
Synonyms
show fearexpress feardisplay fearexhibit fearreveal fearmanifestar medoexpressar medo
Antonyms
demonstrate courageshow braveryexhibit confidencedemonstrar coragemmostrar bravura

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar medo
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
mostrar medo
alternative, slightly more colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
dar sinal de medo
regional variation emphasizing visible signs
Portugal
demonstrar medo
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear your fear on your sleeve
show your true colors
deixar o medo à vista
não disfarçar o medo
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