terror

noun B2

Meaning

Terror refers to an intense feeling of fear or dread, often associated with violent or frightening events.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "terror" with "terrorism," which specifically refers to acts of violence for political purposes.

Example Sentences

The movie showed the terror people felt during the storm .
The movie was full of terror and scared everyone watching .
What caused the sudden terror in the dark forest ?

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