terror Antonyms

Meaning of terror

Wordnet

terror (n)

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

a person who inspires fear or dread

a very troublesome child

the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons)

Webster

terror (n.)

Extreme fear; fear that agitates body and mind; violent dread; fright.

That which excites dread; a cause of extreme fear.

terror Sentence Examples

  1. The terrorists instilled terror in the hearts of the city's residents.
  2. The sight of the approaching masked men filled the villagers with unimaginable terror.
  3. The students experienced paralyzing terror as they witnessed the school shooting.
  4. The constant threats and intimidation created a climate of terror within the community.
  5. The war had brought unspeakable terror and devastation upon the civilian population.
  6. The thought of losing everything they had filled them with indescribable terror.
  7. The presence of the police officer brought a sense of relief, mitigating the terror they had felt.
  8. The towering cliffs inspired awe in some, but for others, they instilled a deep-seated terror.
  9. The nightmare haunted her every night, leaving her with a lingering sense of terror.
  10. The government's actions caused widespread terror and civil unrest.

FAQs About the word terror

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The terrorists instilled terror in the hearts of the city's residents.

The sight of the approaching masked men filled the villagers with unimaginable terror.

The students experienced paralyzing terror as they witnessed the school shooting.

The constant threats and intimidation created a climate of terror within the community.