TERROR


Meaning of TERROR in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ter- ə r, ' te-r ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French terrour, from Latin terror, from terr ē re to frighten; akin to Greek trein to be afraid, flee, tremein to tremble ― more at TREMBLE

Date: 14th century

1 : a state of intense fear

2 a : one that inspires fear : SCOURGE b : a frightening aspect <the terror s of invasion> c : a cause of anxiety : WORRY d : an appalling person or thing especially : BRAT

3 : REIGN OF TERROR

4 : violent or destructive acts (as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands <insurrection and revolutionary terror >

synonyms see FEAR

– ter · ror · less \ -l ə s \ adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.