terror
Translation
terror, extreme fear
Examples
She screamed in terror.
She screamed in terror.
The government is fighting a war on terror.
The government is fighting a war on terror.
Grammar Patterns
in terror in a state of extreme fear She screamed in terror.
war on terror actions to prevent terrorism The government is fighting a war on terror.
Similar Words
Synonyms: horror, dread, fear, panic; Antonyms: calm, security
Etymology
From Latin 'terror', from 'terrere' (to frighten).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'terrible'. Terror is a terrible feeling of extreme fear.