This meaning shows terror as a strong and sudden fear. People feel this when they see danger or think they are in harm.
She felt terror during the loud storm.
The man ran in terror from the fire.
This meaning describes terror as violent acts that cause fear to many people. It is often used in news about attacks or threats.
The city suffered from terror attacks last year.
Terror groups try to frighten civilians.
This meaning refers to a time when people were controlled by fear, often because of government or group actions using violence.
The country lived through a terror during war.
The reign of terror lasted for many years.
This meaning shows terror as a very strong fear that can make someone unable to move or speak. It happens quickly and strongly.
He froze in terror when he saw the snake.
Terror kept her from running away fast.
Used to describe something or someone very scary or dangerous that frightens people a lot.
The big dog was a terror to children.
That noise is a terror in the house.
Describes a person, usually a child, who behaves badly or causes trouble and scares others a little.
He is a terror at school, always loud.
The little girl is a terror when angry.
