terror

Definition

  • n. a person who inspires fear or dread
  • n. a very troublesome child
  • n. the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)

Word forms

Plural
terrors

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The movie was filled with terror, making everyone scream in fear.

  2. n.

    After the sudden loud noise, she was overcome with terror and couldn't move.