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Definition terror in British English

terror noun

noun
/ˈterə(r)/
Example

Thousands of islanders fled in terror yesterday as the volcano erupted.

Example

I remember the sheer terror of those bombing raids.

Example

He didn't strike the same terror into me as other dentists.

Example

Everyone for miles around lived in terror of them.

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1.1

something or someone that makes you very frightened

Example

the terrors of the night

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Example

a deliberate campaign of terror

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terror attacks/tactics/groups

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3

a person or animal that is difficult to deal with or control

Example

She's such a little terror.

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Definition terror in British English