terror

/ˈtɛɹ.ɚ/
noun 5name 2adj 1

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1

(noun.) great fear

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.

2

(noun.) violent action for political purposes

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.

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