verb

temere

fear

Provare paura o preoccupazione per qualcosa che potrebbe accadere.

Temere is an Italian verb that means "to fear" or "to be afraid of."

Meaning

It expresses a feeling of fear, concern, or apprehension about something.
It can also indicate the act of anticipating something negative or worrying about an outcome.

Parts of the word

The verb "temere" comes from Latin timere, which means "to fear."
It is a regular verb of the second conjugation in Italian, so it follows the typical -ere verb endings.

Usage examples

Temo il peggio. — I fear the worst.
Non temere! — Don't be afraid!

Synonyms

Avere paura (to be afraid)
Spaventarsi (to get scared)
Tremare (in some contexts, like shaking out of fear)
Inquietarsi (to become uneasy)

Antonyms

Non temere (do not fear)
Coraggio (courage, bravery)
Sicurezza (security, confidence)
Essere tranquillo (to be calm)

Summary

"Temere" is a common Italian verb used primarily to express fear or anxiety about something. It is often used both in literal and figurative contexts related to fearing physical danger as well as worrying about uncertain outcomes.