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temer o perigo
[tə-ˈmer u pə-ˈri-ɡu]
verb phrase
to fear danger
1.
to be afraid of or apprehensive about potential harm or risk
He began to fear danger when he heard the storm approaching.
Ele começou a temer o perigo quando ouviu a tempestade se aproximando.
2.
to have concern or anxiety about encountering hazardous situations
The hikers feared danger on the treacherous mountain path.
Os caminhantes temiam o perigo no caminho montanhoso perigoso.
Synonyms
temer o risco
ter medo do perigo
receear o perigo
estar com medo
Antonyms
desafiar o perigo
enfrentar o perigo
ignorar o perigo
ser corajoso
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
temer o perigo
standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
temer o perigo
standard usage in Portugal, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
temer pelos olhos da cara
andar com medo
viver com receio
estar em pânico
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