Intense, sharp, overmastering fear. noun
The sudden noise filled her with terror.
He was paralyzed with terror at the sight of the snake.
A person or thing that causes intense fear. noun
The dictator was a terror to his people.
The haunted house was a terror for the children.
Violence or threats of violence used as a means of coercion or control. noun
The regime used terror to suppress dissent.
Acts of terror have increased in the region.
A state of intense fear. noun
She lived in terror of being discovered.
The villagers were in terror after the attack.