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fear in Italian

fear in Italian is paura, timore, temere — fear means a strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.

fear in Italian

paura
noun
timore
noun
temere
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.
aver paura di
verb
(transitive) To be afraid of (something or someone); to consider or expect (something or someone) with alarm.

What does "fear" mean?

  1. noun A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
    "The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night."
  2. verb To be afraid of something or someone.
    "Some people fear spiders more than almost anything else."
  3. verb To worry or be concerned about something.
    "I fear we may arrive late if the traffic gets worse."
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fear in a sentence

  • The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night.
  • She felt a sudden fear when the lights went out.
  • Some people fear spiders more than almost anything else.
  • Many children fear the dark.

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What is "fear" in Italian?
"fear" in Italian is paura, timore, temere. fear means: A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by the sense of danger or threat.
How do you use "fear" in a sentence?
Example: "The fear of failing the exam kept him awake all night." In Italian, "fear" is paura, timore, temere.
Are there other ways to say "fear" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "fear": paura, timore, temere, aver paura di.
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