terror

5 definitions • 11 examples

extreme fear:

They fled from the city in terror.

There was sheer/abject terror in her eyes when he came back into the room.

What he said struck terror in my heart (= made me very frightened).

Heights have/hold no terrors for me (= do not frighten me).

violent action or threats designed to cause fear among ordinary people, in order to achieve political aims:

The separatists started a campaign of terror to get independence.

We need to form global partnerships to fight terror.

a terror suspect/attack/plot

someone, especially a child, who behaves badly and is difficult to control:

My brother is a little terror.

extreme fear, or violent action that causes fear:

[ U ] She was screaming in terror as the flames got closer.

[ C ] You can’t hide from the terrors of the world.

A terror is also a child who behaves badly and is difficult to control:

[ C ] My brother is a little terror.