Synonyms for

Timor

Verb / ti:ˈmɔ:r / Another word for timor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of fear or anxiety

Synonyms & similar words

timor fear dread apprehension unease worry concern anxiety nervousness trepidation panic terror horror phobia aversion dislike hatred repugnance revulsion disgust detestation

Synonyms by register

Formal

apprehension trepidation anxiety unease

Informal

jitters nerves scaredy-cat funk

Literary

dread ague qualm

Antonyms

bravery boldness courage intrepidity audacity valiance fearlessness

Common collocations

  • great timor
  • mortal timor
  • timor and trembling
  • overcome with timor
  • a sense of timor
  • deep timor
  • utter timor

Word family

noun timor

Usage note

Timor is a somewhat archaic and literary word for fear. It is rarely used in modern everyday English, where 'fear', 'anxiety', or 'dread' are more common.

Example sentences

  1. She had a timor of heights and refused to climb the ladder.
  2. The timor of public speaking made him nervous.
  3. The timor of the unknown kept her from exploring new things.
  4. The timor of being alone made him cling to his friends.
  5. The timor of failure prevented her from trying new things.

Quotes

  • 'The only thing we have to timor is timor itself.' - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • 'Timor is the parent of cruelty.' - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
  • 'Timor is the most powerful enemy of reason.' - Arthur Schopenhauer

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