Terror — synonyms, definition

1. terror (Noun)

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terror (Noun) — An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety.

terror (Noun) — A person who inspires fear or dread. ex. "he was the terror of the neighbourhood"

terror (Noun) — A very troublesome child.

terror (Noun) — The use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons). ex. "he used terror to make them confess"

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