Pronunciation

/ˈtɛrər/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. Intense fear, dread, or horror caused by an immediate threat or danger. 2. A person or thing causing such fear. For example: “The terrorist attack filled the city with a sense of terror.”
• Verb: To inspire or create a feeling of fear or terror. For example: “The movie’s plot terrorized the audience.”
• Adjective: Characterized by fear or terror; horrifying. For example: “The haunted house was a terrifying experience.”

Phrases

• “Feel the terror in their hearts” describes the emotional state of fear.
• “She lived with the constant terror of being attacked.”
• “A campaign to eradicate terrorism worldwide.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The survivors still live with the terror of that night.”
• Verb: “The terrorist group’s actions have terrorized the region.”
• Adjective: “The dark, eerie forest was a terrifying landscape to navigate.”

Synonyms

• Horror
• Fear
• Dread
• Panic
• Apprehension

Antonyms

• Courage
• Calm
• Relaxation
• Serenity
• Assurance