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In some senses, terror is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
absolute, naked, pure, real, sheer | constant
VERB + TERROR
be filled with, feel, have, shake/tremble with
When the earthquake struck, the entire building shook with terror as people rushed toward the exits.
bring, inspire, spread
The dictator spread terror throughout the country to control the population.
live in
The hostages lived in terror during the three-day standoff with armed gunmen.
flee in
The villagers fled in terror when they heard the earthquake begin.
PREP
from ~
The child couldn't sleep, shaking from terror after watching the scary movie.
in ~
The children ran screaming in terror when they saw the large spider on the wall.
out of ~
She jumped back from the edge, out of sheer terror at the height.
with ~
She trembled with terror when she heard the loud crash outside her window at midnight.
PHRASES
strike terror into (the heart of) sb
The sudden earthquake struck terror into the hearts of people throughout the city.
ADJ
political
VERB + TERROR
resort to, use
The government resorted to terror and violence to maintain control over the population.
give in to
TERROR + NOUN
campaign | tactics | gang, group
PHRASES
an act of terror
The government promised to take strong action against any act of terror in the country.
a campaign of terror
The government worked to stop the campaign of terror that had frightened citizens for months.
a reign of terror
During the occupation, the soldiers imposed a reign of terror throughout the village.