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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
terror
dread
panic
fright
trepidation
extreme anxiety
Antonyms
courage
bravery
fearlessness
confidence
calm
serenity
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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