terrorful

ter·ror

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Definitions of terrorful word

noun terrorful intense, sharp, overmastering fear: to be frantic with terror. 1
noun terrorful an instance or cause of intense fear or anxiety; quality of causing terror: to be a terror to evildoers. 1
noun terrorful any period of frightful violence or bloodshed likened to the Reign of Terror in France. 1
noun terrorful violence or threats of violence used for intimidation or coercion; terrorism. 1
noun terrorful Informal. a person or thing that is especially annoying or unpleasant. 1

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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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".

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