B1nounemotionsconflict
US/ˈter.ər/
UK/ˈter.ə/
very strong fear that makes you feel you cannot act
In context
The children screamed in terror when the lights went out.
Many people live in terror of losing their jobs.
The government promised new laws in its fight against terror.
Words that go with terror
adjective + noun
- sheer terrorShe froze in sheer terror.
verb + preposition
- scream in terrorThe passengers screamed in terror as the plane dropped.
- live in terrorThe villagers lived in terror of the gang.
noun + preposition
- reign of terrorThe dictator ruled through a reign of terror.
- war on terrorThe war on terror changed airport security.
noun + noun
- terror attackThe city was hit by a terror attack.
adjective + preposition
- paralyzed with terrorHe stood paralyzed with terror.