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terror
[ter-er]
noun
intense, sharp, overmastering fear.
to be frantic with terror.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms:an instance or cause of intense fear or anxiety; quality of causing terror.
to be a terror to evildoers.
any period of frightful violence or bloodshed likened to the Reign of Terror in France.
violence or threats of violence used for intimidation or coercion; terrorism.
Informal.a person or thing that is especially annoying or unpleasant.
terror
/ ˈɛə /
noun
great fear, panic, or dread
a person or thing that inspires great dread
informala troublesome person or thing, esp a child
terrorism
Other 51Թ Forms
- terrorful adjective
- terrorless adjective
- counterterror noun
- ˈٱǰڳܱ adjective
- ˈٱǰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of terror1
Idioms and Phrases
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Example Sentences
Counter terror police said Dighton was interviewed by officers a year before the attack, but was believed not to be a threat.
"It is a cheap labour force, easy to replace. Because of their malleability, they are often assigned acts of terror such as dismemberment," Mr Yuri said.
All Padilla did was identify himself and try to question Noem about the immigration raids across Southern California that have led to protests and terror.
Upgrading security at Peers' Entrance was among several recommendations suggested by a review following the Westminster terror attack in 2017.
"I can't emphasise enough the level of fear and terror that is in Angelenos right now," the city's Mayor Karen Bass said at news conference.
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