I.v. inch. n. and a. [paveo] (mostly post-Aug.).
(α).
Neutr., to begin to be afraid, to become alarmed: “omni strepitu pavescere,” Sall. J. 72, 2: “ad ejusmodi tactum,” Col. 6, 2: “ad nocturnas imagines,” Plin. 29, 4, 20, § 67 (al. expavescere): “pavescere sensim et quasi albescere,” Gell. 19, 1, 21.—
(β).
Act., to begin to fear or dread, to begin to be alarmed at: “bellum,” Tac. A. 1, 4: “prodigia deūm,” Sil. 16, 127.
