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Common collocations with terror in American Collocation

terror noun

US /ˈterər/

very great

abject
absolute
downright
mortal
outright
sheer
stark
unimaginable
unspeakable
utter

The Vikings’ merciless raids struck abject terror into Saxon hearts.

They watched in sheer terror as the train came towards them.

not based on sensible reasons

nameless
primal
superstitious
unreasoning
visceral

Epileptic fits have often evoked superstitious terror rather than sympathy.

create terror

cause
create
evoke
excite
induce
inspire
instil in someone
sow
strike into someone

She instils terror in all those who work for her.

experience terror

endure
experience
feel

We endured the terror of being trapped with no escape.

overcome terror

overcome

Some have to overcome terror at the idea of speaking in public.