WordapavorarMeaningto terrifyPart of speechverbPronunciationCoursePortuguese (Portugal)LessonStarting suddenly (pôr-se a, desatar a)Usages of apavorarA palhaçada apavorou o miúdo e ele desatou a soluçar.The clowning terrified the boy and he started sobbing.O cão inofensivo apavora a vizinha e ela desata a correr descontroladamente.The harmless dog terrifies the neighbor and she starts running uncontrollably.