transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈter-ər, ˈte-rər ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French terrour, from Latin terror, from terrēre 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 -ləs adjective