B1 — Intermediatenoun
timore
fear; dread; awe
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
pauraansiaapprensionerispetto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
coraggioaudaciasicurezza
Usage note
'Timore' is slightly more formal/literary than 'paura'. It can also mean awe/reverence ('timore di Dio' = fear of God). 'Senza timore' = fearlessly.
Example
"Ho un certo timore di parlare in pubblico."
"I have a certain fear of speaking in public."
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