Terror


noun
1.
intense, sharp, overmastering fear:
to be frantic with terror.
2.
an instance or cause of intense fear or anxiety; quality of causing terror:
to be a terror to evildoers.
3.
any period of frightful violence or bloodshed likened to the Reign of Terror in France.
4.
violence or threats of violence used for intimidation or coercion; terrorism.
5.
Informal. a person or thing that is especially annoying or unpleasant.
noun
1.
great fear, panic, or dread
2.
a person or thing that inspires great dread
3.
(informal) a troublesome person or thing, esp a child
4.
terrorism
terrific
see: holy terror

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