o pavor

terror, dread

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noun · masculine Rare #37,866
terror, dread
PO: Ela sentiu pavor quando ouviu o barulho no escuro.
EN: She felt terror when she heard the noise in the dark.

Meu Deus, que pavor!

My God, how terrifying!

— Era Uma Vez em… Hollywood (2019)

Ele tem pavor constante do pai dele.

He is constantly terrified of his father.

Ele nem consegue olhar na sua cara, de tanto pavor que tem de você.

He can't even look you in the face, he's so terrified of you.

— Marty Supreme (2025)

Pavor e entusiasmo!

Fear and excitement!

— Guerra e Paz (1968)

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