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- [ter-er]
- /ˈtɛr ər/
- /ˈter.ər/
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- [ter-er]
- /ˈtɛr ər/
Definitions of terror word
- noun terror intense, sharp, overmastering fear: to be frantic with terror. 1
- noun terror an instance or cause of intense fear or anxiety; quality of causing terror: to be a terror to evildoers. 1
- noun terror any period of frightful violence or bloodshed likened to the Reign of Terror in France. 1
- noun terror violence or threats of violence used for intimidation or coercion; terrorism. 1
- noun terror Informal. a person or thing that is especially annoying or unpleasant. 1
- noun terror intense fright 1
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Origin of terror
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; < Latin, equivalent to terr(ēre) to frighten + -or -or1; replacing Middle English terrour < Anglo-French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Terror
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
terror popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
terror usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terror
noun terror
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- blahs — nonsense; rubbish: What they say is blah.
- bogy — an imaginary evil being or spirit; goblin
- boogeyman — a frightening imaginary being, often one used as a threat in disciplining children
- brawler — a noisy quarrel, squabble, or fight.
Antonyms for terror
noun terror
- imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
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