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Terror

noun

/ˈter.ər/

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Extreme fear or dread.

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

The villagers fled in terror during the attack.

reign of terror

fear, horror, panic, dread, fright

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fear, horror, panic, dread

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fear, dread, horror, panic, fright

courage, bravery, fearlessness, calm, peace, comfort

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courage, bravery, fearlessness, calm

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calm, peace, comfort

sheer terror, reign of terror, terror attack, night terror, state of terror, live in terror

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sheer terror, reign of terror, terror attack, night terror

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state of terror, sheer terror, live in terror

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

A secret or illicit love affair.

A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double i...