Terror: meaning, definitions and examples

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terror

 

[ หˆterษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fear

Extreme fear; a person or thing that causes extreme fear; violence or threats used to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes.

Synonyms

dread, fear, horror, intimidation, panic

Examples of usage

  • The people were in a state of terror after the bomb explosion.
  • The horror movie filled her with terror.
  • The terrorist attack was a brutal act of terror.
  • The government used terror to suppress dissent.
  • The dictator ruled with terror and fear.
Context #2 | Noun

great excitement

Intense or overwhelming excitement or emotion, often negative.

Synonyms

elation, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, thrill

Examples of usage

  • The fans were in a state of terror as their team scored the winning goal.
  • She felt a rush of terror as she approached the stage to perform.
  • The news of the upcoming concert caused a wave of terror among the fans.

Translations

Translations of the word "terror" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terror

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคคเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Terror

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teror

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะตั€ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ terror

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ†ใƒญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terreur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ terror

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ…Œ๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุฑู‡ุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ teror

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ teror

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆๆ€–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ teror

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณgn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตั€ั€ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ terror

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ terror

Etymology

The word 'terror' originated from the Latin word 'terror', meaning 'great fear'. It has been used throughout history to describe extreme fear, violence, or intimidation. The concept of terror has been prevalent in various forms, from political terrorism to natural disasters, and has had a significant impact on societies worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,812, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.