terror

noun
UK: /ˈter.ər/
US: /ˈter.ɚ/

  1. Extreme fear.

    1. The loud noise filled him with terror. [ ] [ ]
    2. She felt pure terror as she watched the horror movie and the terror gripped her. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that causes extreme fear.

    1. My little brother is a real terror sometimes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hurricane was a terror that destroyed everything, and terror was the main feeling. [ ] [ ]

  3. The use of extreme violence in order to achieve political aims.

    1. The government is trying to fight terror. [ ] [ ]
    2. Acts of terror have become more common around the world and cause terror to the population. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fear panic fright dread violence alarm horror
terror transitive-verb

  1. To cause to feel extreme fear.

    1. The thought of public speaking terrors me. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dictator terrorized his people through constant surveillance and intimidation and caused a reign of terror. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "terror" in English means: Extreme fear., A person or thing that causes extreme fear., The use of extreme violence in order to achieve political aims..

The phonetic transcription of "terror" is /ˈter.ər/ in British English and /ˈter.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "terror": fear, panic, fright, dread, violence, alarm, horror.

Example usage of "terror": "The loud noise filled him with terror.". More examples on the page.