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paventare

to dread

verb pah-ven-TAH-reh Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

to fear

Usage Note

Paventare is a literary or formal register verb — you will not hear it in casual speech. It typically takes a noun or infinitive complement: paventare il peggio ('to dread the worst'). Use temere or aver paura di in everyday conversation.

Examples

"Paventano un esito negativo."

Natural Translation

They dread a negative outcome.

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