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intense fear

[ɪnˈtɛns fɪr]
noun phrase
medo intenso
1. Extreme or severe feeling of being afraid; profound anxiety or terror
She felt intense fear when the earthquake struck.
Ela sentiu medo intenso quando o terremoto aconteceu.
2. A strong emotional response to perceived danger or threat
His intense fear of heights prevented him from climbing the mountain.
Seu medo intenso de alturas o impediu de escalar a montanha.
Synonyms
terrordreadpanicfrighttrepidationextreme anxiety
Antonyms
couragebraveryfearlessnessconfidencecalmserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medo intenso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
medo intenso / pavor
Pavor often used colloquially for extreme fear
São Paulo
medo intenso
Standard formal usage
Portugal
medo intenso / pavor
Pavor common in Portuguese Portuguese for extreme fear

Related Idioms & Phrases

scared stiff
fear grips someone
trembling with fear
paralyzed by fear
fear takes hold
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